Chitalpa tash. 'Pink Dawn' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Chitalpa 'Pink Dawn' (Chitalpa tashkentensis) is a shrub-like garden plant that produces light pink, funnel-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chitalpa taschkensis.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Frost hardiness
The Chitalpa 'Pink Dawn' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chitalpa 'Pink Dawn' is shrub-like in structure.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The light pink, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Screen, pruning, specimen, ornamental shrub, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn' is a heartroot.