Paulownia tomentosa Imperialis

Hardy Deciduous Tree

• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Care Required
• Special Features : Attractive Foliage
• Height : 30 feet

Description

Large clusters of fragrant violet flowers in some seasons plus large exotic leaves. Amazing growth rate, a single shoot will often reach up to 8ft in a season.

 Customer Rating

Reviews
What a tree - it's got it all!
By Janice Dooley 27-05-2011
Our original Paulownia tree has now had it's first flower and is wonderful. Nicknamed 'Humphrey' I am on a mission to spread the word about this fantastic addition to any garden. It gets going in spring better when very small when protected over the winter. Makes a lovely tree and in Lancashire I've got a 7 year old tree at around 15 ft tall. But the joy with them is that if you prune them and grow them as a shrub (if you've not got room for or don't want a tree), the leaves are enormous and resistant to most things I've come across. Conveniently in autumn the seem to drop their leaves in a day or two so they can easily be collected and composted - no faffing around with a rake. I love it. Would never have a garden without one!

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost, but do not exclude light, which is beneficial to germination. Sow at any time of year. Germination usually takes 21-60 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring in full sun 30cm (12in) apart.

Aftercare

Prefers a sheltered sunny site and a moist, well drained soil.