Lombardy Poplar Hedging | Populus nigra 'Italica'

Lombardy Poplar Hedging | Populus nigra 'Italica'Italica is a large, vigorous and slender deciduous tree that makes a striking hedge Lombardy Poplar has an unmistakeable tall, slender form. Its leaves are oval and bright green, with crimson red male catkins in spring A fully hardy plant which can reach a height of approx 30m but can easily be maintained at lower heights Best grown in a sunny spot, Poplar tolerates all soil conditions. It is excellent for extremely wet conditions, windy areas and

Sturdy spikes of semi-double indigo purple flowers with distinctive white bee-shaped centres

Good for using as a cut flower as stunning and attractive blooms and placed in arrangements

white semi-double flowers appear in May and gradually mature to pink

but it is more often planted up into bulb bowls and 'forced' to grow early as an indoor plant

trim back shoots that are over 20 centimetres long

A fine choice for edging paths and for beds and borders

Cats adore the scent of this plant but beware they will frequently roll and lay on the plants in the border

some people plant them in the early spring and are rewarded in June and July with plentiful colours

this green leaved version is prized for its glossy foliage

highly fragrant ivory coloured flowers are borne in July and are a favourite of bees

almost peony-like blooms

A superb variety and one of the best introductions in recent years