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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' - variegated leaves

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' - flowers in June (on a tree aged 9 - 10 years old)

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' - flowers in June

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' - variegated leaves

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' - flowers in June (on a tree aged 9 - 10 years old)

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' - flowers in June

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory'

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£44.96 £49.95 -10%

(Variegated Tulip Tree) A rare selection, Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' grows to be a small tree with unusual mottled yellow and green variegated leaves. Seems to flower a little earlier than the typical Liriodendron tulipifera.

Very limited availability this year.

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3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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Eye-catching perennial with russet-golden flowers in late summer
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A rare small to medium sized tree, Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' has interesting mottled yellow and green variegated leaves. The variegation is colourful but somewhat random and persistent green shots should be removed.

Slow growing than a typical tulip tree, this will usually give its best foliage display in a sunny position sheltered from strong winds.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' does generally not grow well in dry soils which are prone to drying out in summer.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June - July.
Flower Colour: Yellowish-green with orange markings
Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
Habit: Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' is eventually a small branching tree.
- Height: up to 8 - 10 m (26 - 32 ft).
- Spread: 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft).

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Foliage - Variegated, Foliage - Unusual Shape, Rare and Unusual

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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