Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells'

New to us, Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' is an unusual large shrub or eventually small, usually multi-stemmed tree with bright green willow-like leaves and masses of beautiful, large, pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers in mid to late summer once established. The flowers are popular with insects, including bees and the green leaves turn yellow before falling in autumn.

Ideally suited for a hot, south facing garden against a sunny wall or fence.

• Position: Hot position in full sun. 
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soils.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: June - July.
• Flower Colour: Pale pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' grows to be a large rounded shrub  or eventually very small branching tree in the UK once established.
  • Height: up to 5 m (16 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

• Notes: This plant is also known as x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' and is most suited to a very hot, sunny garden. In cool areas of the U.K. or shady gardens, this plant may grow but will probably not flower well or at all.