Overview
x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud' is a climbing trees in the genus Chitalpa, part of the Bignoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.
About
x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud' is a climbing deciduous tree cultivar within the Chitalpa genus, known for its elongated, pointed dark green leaves and large, ruffled blooms. This cultivar produces substantial pink flowers with striped throats, typically appearing in summer and autumn. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing position with full sun exposure. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated through various cutting and budding methods.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chitalpa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud'?
x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud' need?
x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud' hardy in the UK?
x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate x Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Cloud'?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).
