Albizia julibrissin
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Albizia julibrissin
Hardy Shrub
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 30 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Special Features: Attractive foliage
- Ideal for: Border
Description
Deciduous. Exotic lacy foliage and powderpuff flowers. Withstands some frost.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to July. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1/8 Inch (3 mm) |
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Soak the seeds in hand hot water for 2 hours, if the seeds are large they can first be lightly filed at one point on the seed before soaking.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Overwinter at a temperature of 5C (40F). Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 2m (6ft) apart in a sheltered sunny site.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a rich, light, well drained soil.