Description
A proven robust small flowering plum for a wide range of situations with an excellent massed display of double pink flowers followed by bronzy-purple foliage. Attractive as a single specimen or in massed planting for long driveways and avenues.
New-growth foliage is a bronzy-red, becoming bronzy-purple to dark greenish purple in Summer.
Double, rose-pink flowers are borne in profusion along the bare branches in early Spring with a mild fragrance.
Adaptable to a variety of site conditions, but prefers moist, well-draining fertile soil and a position in full sun.
| Botanical Name | Prunus x blireana (Prunus mume 'Alpandii' x cerasifera 'Pissardii') |
| Common Name | Double-Flowering Ornamental Plum |
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Classification |
Trees |
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| Origin | Eurasia, Japan |
| Foliage | Deciduous / Makuru (Winter) dormant |
| Height | 4 - 5 M |
| Width | 4 - 5 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-draining, rich, fertile soil. Can be grown in a container in a premium, well-draining potting mix. |
| Water Requirement | Minimal water once established and is also drought tolerant. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Bright pink |
| Flower Time | Djilba (Early Spring) can sporadically flower year-round except during its dormant Makuru (Winter) season. |
| Toxicity | Plum and apricot seeds contain cyanide and are toxic to humans if chewed or ground up. They are also large enough to be a choking hazard, particularly in children. Entire plant contains cyanide and is toxic to dogs, cats, horses and other pets if ingested, particularly during Autumn. |
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