Robinia × margaretta 'Pink Cascade'
(syn. Robinia Casque Rouge)
In early summer, 'Pink Cascade' enchants with abundant deep-pink fragrant flowers that hang in racemes, around 15-20cm (6-8in) long. Stronger...
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£69.99
available to order from summer
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Plant description
In early summer, 'Pink Cascade' enchants with abundant deep-pink fragrant flowers that hang in racemes, around 15-20cm (6-8in) long. Stronger in colour than many pink false acacia trees, these pea-like blooms are a fabulous sight when buffeted by a gentle breeze suspended beneath a light, domed canopy of mid-green leaves with round leaflets. Later in the year, these pinnately arranged leaflets, turn vibrant yellow before falling in the autumn. This small, deciduous tree is a hybrid of Robinia hispida var. kelseyi and Robinia pseudoacacia and thrives in full sun, tolerating light shade.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Robinia × margaretta Pink Cascade:
Container grown trees can be planted any time of year. Begin by removing weeds and grass within a metre of your desired planting hole. Dig a square hole as deep as the pot size and twice as wide, incorporate some well-rotted organic matter/compost into the planting hole and sprinkle some mycorrhizal fungi to aid tree establishment. Once planted, secure with a stake, position at an angle (to avoid penetrating the roots) and attach the tree to the stake with a tree tie. Keep well watered for best results.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
