Kolkwacja Chinese is growing naturally in China, and in Europe it appeared a hundred years ago. Still, it doesn’t belong to. It is a pity, because it impresses with the appearance, but also uncomplicated cultivation. So it will be the perfect choice for beginner gardeners. It’s time to get to know her the most interesting varieties, the most important care principles and cutting technique for abundant and long flowering.
Kolkwacja Chinese blooms in May and June, releasing light pink, bell -shaped flowers. They gather in loose panicles and grow on last year’s shoots. They are characterized by a delicate, honey fragrance that attracts pollinating insects, i.e. bees or bumblebees.
In August and September, decorative fruits begin to appear on this bush. Dogs are in the pituitary gland, which is woody and covered with bristles, and at its top the spreads of the cup are visible.
Chinese kolkwacja also looks beautiful in autumn. At this time of year, its leaves change the color to purple, thanks to which the garden becomes more colorful.
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It is worth paying attention to varieties with intense flower color, as well as those of limited height. Not very high bushes can be a great decoration also in smaller gardens.
So what are the most interesting varieties of Chinese Kolkwia? Here is the list:
- “Pink cloud” – It has intensely pink flowers. It reaches a height of 2-3 m, has a spreading, wide habit. It can be planted both individually and in groups. Fits not only to the gardens, but also to urban greenery and parks;
- “Rosea” – It blooms beautifully and generously like “Pink Cloud”, but reaches smaller sizes (from 1 to 1.5 m). That is why it will be the perfect choice for a small garden;
- “Maradco” – It impresses with yellow leaves, which is why it beautifully adorns the garden throughout the growing season. Nursery, light pink flowers also deserve attention. It grows up to 1.5 m in height. Therefore, it will successfully decorate small spaces.
Chinese Kolkovia became resistant to drought, frosts and air pollution. As mentioned, its cultivation is easy, but you should follow specific rules to delight with its appearance. So how do you care for this plant?
Chinese kolkwacja grows best in a sunny placewhich is warm and protected from the wind. You can also plant it in a slightly thin position, but then its flowering will be weaker.
We plant this shrub on fertile, permeable soil with neutral or slightly acidic. There are really no special requirements for this.
When the plant develops leaves and buds, especially during drought, then it is worth watering it regularly. However, it does not require special fertilization. It is enough to feed this specimen once every 2-3 years with a universal mineral fertilizer.
It is worth regularly pruning Chinese kolkwitation, making an annual x -ray cut. We need to cut the oldest branches up to the ground, thus giving room for the growth of new shoots.
We make pruning after flowering, or early summer, shortening shoots by 1/3 of the length above a healthy bud. We also remove all exuberant growths, as well as damaged and intersecting branches.
