Robinia elliottii (hispida 'Rosea') - STEM 225 CM, GIRTH 8-10 CM C25

Description
The Locust (Robinia elliottii) is a spreading, broad garden plant that produces pink-coloured flowers. They appear from May to June. With the right care, the Locust will flower again from the beginning of August to the end of August. The Locust also has light green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Robinia hispida var. rosea.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Locust are light green. Locust turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Locust has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Locust is spreading and broad in structure.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Pruning
It is advisable to prune this plant from the end of June to the beginning of July.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Locust sets beautiful accents together with: Mother-of-pearl shrub, Philadelphus.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from the end of June to the beginning of July.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from May to June. With the right care, re-flowering from the beginning of August to the end of August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, hedge