Waxy yellow bell flower of K.palmata

Common name: yellow wax bells

Family name: Hydrangeaceae

Description: tall upright plant with large,broad, green leaves and yellow, waxy bell-shaped flowers.

Flower: showy, yellow, campanulate flowers held in clusters above the foliage on long stems; unusual fruit, giving two months of display

Foliage: broad green leaves that visually form a strong horizontal axis; leaves are almost palmate looking.

Growing conditions: deep shade/filtered shade, part sun; humus rich soil; medium moisture, but doesn’t like to dry out.

Height and spread: 0.7 – 1.3m by 0.6 – 1.0m

Limitations: mainly pest free; not suitable for small spaces as it grows quite large.

Landscape uses: Needs space as it’s a statuesque plant. One of the most interesting parts of this plant is how the leaves form strong horizontal lines and contrast with the strong vertical axis created by the stems. Also the leaves create interesting shadows as they layer on top of one another.