Tamarix ramosissima 'Pink Cascade' - 60-80 CM C4

Description
The Red tamarisk 'Pink Cascade' (Tamarix ramosissima) is a sprawling, loose shrub that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from July to September. These produce light brown fruits. The Red tamarisk 'Pink Cascade' also bears scaly, grey-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tamarix odessana, Tamarix pentandra.

Bulletpoints
* brown-yellow shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Red tamarisk 'Pink Cascade' are grey-green, scale-like. Red tamarisk 'Pink Cascade' is bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Red tamarisk 'Pink Cascade' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red tamarisk 'Pink Cascade' is a spreading and loosely growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

Care
Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The light pink flowers of Red tamarisk 'Pink Cascade' appear in panicles from July to September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Tamarix ramosissima 'Pink Cascade' are brown-yellow in colour.