Tamarix ramosissima Pink Cascade

Tamarix ramosissima Pink Cascade

Tamarix ramosissima Pink Cascade is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub with fine, feathery green foliage and clouds of soft pink flowers on arching shoots in late summer to early autumn (AugSep). Best in full sun and well-drained soil, especially light, sandy or chalky sites; it copes well with coastal and exposed positions. Use as a specimen or for airy screening; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage flowering wood for the following year.

Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Fast Soil: Well-drained; light, sandy or chalky soils Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:chalky
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:dry-sandy
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:august
flowering:september
flowercolour:pink
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m
specialconditions:coastal-conditions
specialconditions:exposed-positions