Paulownia fortunei (Fortune's Empress Tree) | 50 - 50,000 Seeds | £3.49 - £99.99

Native to China and Taiwan; a fast-growing deciduous tree — but not quite as fast as Paulownia tomentosa

The architectural and exotic-looking large leaves form a rounded, to broadly columnar-shaped tree, growing to around 8 m (25 feet) tall. Many gardeners cut back the tree to ground level at the end of each year, to keep under 2m in height, using the exotic-looking large leaves to great effect within a pot or amongst a border

In late spring, the whole tree is covered with large lavender-purple to white fragrant flowers, possessing purple-spotted cream insides. Paulownia fortunei flowers more quickly from seed than any other Paulownia species — usually within first 3 years

Full hardy to -15°C (5°F)

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Paulownia

Species: fortunei

English name: Fortune's Empress Tree

Eventual height: 25 feet (8 m)

Plant type: Deciduous tree

Season of Interest: Lavender-white fragrant flowers spring to summer; beautiful bare form of winter

Flowering time: Spring to summer

Hardiness: Hardy to -15ºC (5ºF)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (blooms better in full sun)

Soil: Moist, humus-rich and well-drained soils

Propagation methods: Cuttings and seeds

Paulownia fortunei 🌱 Surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 1mm) not allowing seeds to touch each other. Fine-mist spray with clean water daily to keep compost evenly moist and keep at 20°C (68°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Approx. germination time: from 30-60 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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