Bauhinia purpurea Orchid Tree (35lt)

Fragrant, large purple-pink orchid like flowers and unique, butterfly-like dark green foliage, Bauhinia purpurea is an ideal feature tree to brighten up any medium to large garden. A fast-growing tree that is ideal for street planting, as a shade tree in parks and gardens and can also be grown in larger pots on the patio. Flowering profusely from late Spring to mid Summer, the flowers of which can be cut and used for indoor cut-flower diaplays, Bauhinia purpurea is a small - medium tree that can be evergreen or semi deciduous, however in some colder areas can be completely deciduous. This tree is easy to grow when positioned in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and sheltered from wind/frost. Bauhinia purpurea can be pruned after flowering to maintain size and shape. Apply an all-purpose fertiliser when required. H 9m x W 4.5m