Kolkwitzia amabilis lives up to its common name of the ?Beauty Bush?, producing masses of exquisitely-detailed trumped flowers during May and June. The blooms are held on curved stems, and this fast-growing deciduous shrub is one of the first to come into flower in the UK summer - it?s perfect for extending the season of colour in the garden. Kolkwitzia amabilis is a hardy and versatile plant, happily growing in different types of soil. Try planting it at the back of a mixed herbaceous border for a truly stunning display. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 4m (12').