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Chitalpa 'Summer Bells'

x Chitalpa tashkentensis

Hardy Tree

A cross between two trees, Chilopsis and Catalpa, results in this unusual deciduous shrub or small flowering tree with dark green, narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Prized for its mass of pink, orchid-like blooms in summer, Chitalpa Summer Bells is fully hardy, with a bushy habit and a tolerance for dry soils. An ideal specimen shrub for the plant connoisseur. Height: 8m (26’). Spread: 3m (10’).

Ideal For:
low maintenance garden, specimen plant
Flowering Period:
June, July, August
Position:
full sun
    • 1 plant in 9cm pot

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    • £9.99
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Plant chitalpa trees in full sun, in any well drained garden soil. Add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost prior to planting to improve heavy clay or light sandy soils.
Water chitalpas regularly until fully established. When pruning chitalpa in winter or early spring, remove any damaged or crossing stems to maintain a healthy open framework. Cut back any suckering shoots that appear at the base of the plant.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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