Growing paulownia from seedlings »This is how you grow the bluebell tree

Where can I get high quality seedlings from?

You can get high-quality bluebell trees in pots or as container goods in a well-stocked nursery or tree nursery. Young plants are also offered on the Internet. However, the price and size for the seedlings can vary significantly. The price differences are also due to the quality and the Art the paulownia. So make sure you use the correct botanical name. The Chinese bluebell tree is traded as Paulownia tomentosa.

When and how do I plant a bluebell tree?

The ideal time to plant a Paulownia tomentosa is in the spring after the ice saints. The tree is only old hardy. You might want to keep it in the bucket for the first few years. Then find a sufficiently large space for it fast growing Tree. It should be sunny, warm and sheltered from the wind.

Dig a planting hole twice the size of the root ball. If the soil is loamy and heavy, loosen it up with a little sand. If the soil is too acidic, you can adjust it with the appropriate fertilizer. Put your bluebell tree as deep into the earth as it was in the pot / container before and water it well.

How do I care for Paulownia seedlings?

A young, freshly planted paulownia needs a regular supply of water. Later yours will be enough root deep enough that it can take care of itself. In the first few winters you should give the tree winter protection. Otherwise the young shoots threaten to freeze to death. Wintering in a greenhouse or winter garden is recommended.

The essentials in brief:

• best planting time: spring
• sensitive to frost
• Planting out only recommended at the age of 1 to 2 years (rough area: 3 to 4 years)
• Location: warm, bright and sheltered from the wind
• Soil: dry to slightly moist, well-drained, rich in nutrients
• best time for cuttings: autumn