PAULOWNIA elongata 'Futuro'
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PAULOWNIA elongata 'Futuro'
Commonly known as Foxglove tree
Fast growing tree with huge leaves and pink-purple bee-friendly flowers
£25.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Flowers from a young age -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest free, may be susceptible to honey fungus -
Deciduous
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink to purple -
Racemes
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Height
6 metres -
Spread
8 metres
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Tall Shrub
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
Can be pollarded -
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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