Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' Formal Flowers with cream coloured panicles

Flowers with cream coloured panicles in late summer followed by black fruits in autumn

Its crown matures to a loose

This bluish grey cultivar is similar to the species however it is more conical and doesn't grow as tall

or 'Holstein' or 'Granny Smith' (flower slightly earlier but usually overlap in season)

Clip regularly for best colour and to keep foliage dense

Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' Formal Flowers with cream coloured paniclesThis hybrid has young leaves and shoots that are dark purple, almost black, gradually becoming a luxurious jade green with purple blush in summer. Produces impressive upright 'candles' of white flowers with hints of orange and purple in summer. Requires a a spacious (grows to 8m wide) and sheltered position in full sun. Avoid heavy soils. H6