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‘Summer Glow’

Tamarix

Tamarix ramosissima

'Summer Glow'

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  • Long blooming
  • Deer resistant
  • Drought tolerant
Description

Masses of light pink flowers create a plume-like effect in early summer. Light green foliage is juniper-like, but soft and feathery, creating unique texture. Tolerant of poor, dry soils. Hardy and long blooming. Not suitable for all areas.

USDA Zone
2 - 8 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
10 - 15'
Width
7 - 9'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Adaptable; thrives even in poor, dry soils

Pruning

Blooms on new wood - cut back to the ground in winter.

Uses

Hedges; mixed borders; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

Habit and flowering display are best if the plant is cut to the ground each winter. Tamarix is not recommended in all states. Check your local agriculture department for recommendations.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Tamarix, Common name: Tamarix, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Tamarix, Common name: Tamarix, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage