Catalpa erubescens 'Purpurea' Size:23cm / 5L One for the collector -

One for the collector - a very rare stunning species with shiny

but its parent species are rooted in the tropical cloud and montane forests of South America

full look even before it flowers

it clings to trees and thrives in the high humidity and filtered light of the forest canopy

Avoid low-light conditions

Catalpa erubescens 'Purpurea' Size:23cm / 5L One for the collector -The Catalpa erubescens 'Purpurea' is the dark leaved counterpart to the golden Indian bean tree, a vigorous hybrid Catalpa with enormous heart shaped leaves up to 25cm across. New foliage in spring emerges a rich deep purple bronze, holds its dark tone into early summer, and gradually ages to a sumptuous bronze green. White panicles of orchid like flowers spotted with yellow and purple appear in midsummer on mature specimens, followed by long bean