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Key characteristics

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to remove dead stems
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 7
Wildlife: Birds (attracted to the berries), pollinators

Shrubs

Symphoricarpos doorenbosii 'Kolmpica'

Pinky Promise Snowberry

Symphoricarpos doorenbosii 'Kolmpica' is a deciduous shrub valued for its clusters of small, bell-shaped pink flowers that bloom in summer. These blooms are followed by round, pale pink berries that persist into autumn, adding interest to the garden during the late season. The berries are an excellent source of food for birds and wildlife, enhancing the ecological value of the plant.

'Kolmpica' is particularly appreciated for its dense, arching growth habit and its ornamental berries, which make it a charming addition to mixed borders, informal hedges, or wildlife gardens. Its adaptability and seasonal beauty contribute to its popularity in landscapes.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Bird Gardens
Borders
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Phlox · Smoke bush · Red valerian · Blue oat grass · Stonecrop · Daisy bush

Design tip

Build the late-season planting around Pinky Promise’s unusual pink berries, repeating touches of burgundy, dusty rose, or deep green nearby to make their color feel intentional. Because the berries persist into autumn, the effect continues after many summer-flowering shrubs have finished.

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