{"product_id":"golden-rain-tree-koelreuteria-paniculata","title":"Pride of India Golden Rain Tree - with Yellow Flowers | Hardy Deciduous","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGolden Rain Tree – Koelreuteria paniculata\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a tree that erupts into a cascade of golden-yellow flowers every summer, then transforms into a lantern-lit display of papery seed pods come autumn. That's the Golden Rain Tree — one of the most spectacular ornamental trees you can grow in a UK garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e A healthy one-year-old seedling, at least 6 inches tall, growing in a 5-inch pot — ready to nurture and plant out when established. The second photo shows the sapling you'll receive; the first shows what to expect in its first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowstopping Summer Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – Foot-long panicles of vivid yellow blooms create a golden canopy in mid to late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Drama\u003c\/strong\u003e – Distinctive papery seed pods resembling Chinese lanterns persist well into autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds 30–60cm per year once established; reaches 8–12m at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Flowers attract bees and pollinators; seeds feed garden birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Hardy in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tolerates wind, drought, and a wide range of soils including poor, dry, and alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Prune lightly in late winter if needed; largely self-sufficient once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrban-Tough\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pollution-tolerant and ideal for city gardens, street planting, and confined spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to large gardens, ornamental landscapes, urban plots, and wildlife gardens. Makes a stunning specimen tree or focal point on a lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable — sandy, loamy, clay, dry or moist; prefers well-drained conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn through early spring (dormant season) for best establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12m height and spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes the Golden Rain Tree special?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts spectacular mid-summer flower display — long clusters of bright yellow blooms — followed by ornamental seed pods that look like Chinese lanterns. It provides genuine multi-season interest unlike most ornamental trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it suitable for UK gardens?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Koelreuteria paniculata is fully hardy across the UK, drought-tolerant once established, and adapts to a wide range of conditions including urban environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan it be grown in a container?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung trees can be grown in large containers initially, but it performs best planted in the ground where it can develop its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically 30–60cm per year once established — fast enough to create real impact within a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it good for wildlife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinators, and the seeds provide food for birds, making it an excellent choice for a wildlife-friendly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akplants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55454122606972,"sku":"AKP-TREE-GOLDENRAIN","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9463\/2316\/files\/Pride_of_India.jpg?v=1775208026","url":"https:\/\/www.akplants.com\/products\/golden-rain-tree-koelreuteria-paniculata","provider":"Akplants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}