Albizia julibrissin

Germination

Sow indoors at any time. Prior to sowing soak seeds in hot(not boiling) water for 12-24 hours. Seeds should have swollen to 3 times their previous size. Any seeds which have not swollen can be scarified or chipped with a file and soaked briefly in cold water. Sow the seeds individually 10mm deep into compost. Germination should be fairly rapid but may take several months. After germination transplant into root trainers to avoid disturbing the tap root. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Water sparingly in winter. Hardy in most parts of the UK but planting in a warm sheltered aspect and keeping the roots warms in winter with a thick mulch is a good idea.

Cultivation

Pruning group 1. No routine pruning necessary. Prune if needed in late winter or early spring. After pruning mulch and feed.