3ft Dwarf Russian Almond Blossom Tree | Prunus tenella 'Firehill' | Bare Root
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- A small deciduous shrub bursting with masses of deep pink, bowl-shaped flowers each spring.
- Widely considered the most beautiful dwarf almond blossom available.
- Features upright woody stems adorned with narrow, dark green leaves.
- Its compact size makes it perfect for pots, wildlife-friendly borders, or informal low hedges.
- Extremely hardy and easy to grow, thriving even through the coldest winters.
- Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, making it a magnet for bees and butterflies.
- Professionally pruned before dispatch to encourage a stronger, bushier shape.
- Species: Almond blossom
- Flower Colour: Deep pink, bowl-shaped flowers
- Foliage Colour: Green
- Flowering Season: Early to late spring (March, April, May)
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil Type: Adapts to clay, loam, and sandy soils. Must be moist and well-draining. Avoid chalk.
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7), tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
- Habit: A bushy shrub or small tree
- Eventual Spread: 1-1.5m
- Pest & Disease: Good resistance. May need protection from caterpillars. Ensure good air circulation by pruning to help prevent silver leaf, canker, or blossom wilt.
- Planting Time: Can be planted all year round.
- Spacing: Plant 1m apart to allow for spread, or closer if creating a hedge.
- Watering: Water in thoroughly upon planting. Bare root trees only require watering during dry spells. Water deeply and less frequently to encourage strong root growth.
- Feeding: Not required. To give the plant a boost, mix in compost or well-rotted manure when planting and apply an organic mulch.
- Pruning: Prune to shape during the dormant season (November-February). If affected by silver leaf, prune in mid-summer.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: Bare root plant
- Height on Arrival: 60-90cm
- Eventual Height: 1-1.5m
Highlights
- A small deciduous shrub bursting with masses of deep pink, bowl-shaped flowers each spring.
- Widely considered the most beautiful dwarf almond blossom available.
- Features upright woody stems adorned with narrow, dark green leaves.
- Its compact size makes it perfect for pots, wildlife-friendly borders, or informal low hedges.
- Extremely hardy and easy to grow, thriving even through the coldest winters.
- Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, making it a magnet for bees and butterflies.
- Professionally pruned before dispatch to encourage a stronger, bushier shape.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Almond blossom
- Flower Colour: Deep pink, bowl-shaped flowers
- Foliage Colour: Green
- Flowering Season: Early to late spring (March, April, May)
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil Type: Adapts to clay, loam, and sandy soils. Must be moist and well-draining. Avoid chalk.
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (H7), tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
- Habit: A bushy shrub or small tree
- Eventual Spread: 1-1.5m
- Pest & Disease: Good resistance. May need protection from caterpillars. Ensure good air circulation by pruning to help prevent silver leaf, canker, or blossom wilt.
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: Can be planted all year round.
- Spacing: Plant 1m apart to allow for spread, or closer if creating a hedge.
- Watering: Water in thoroughly upon planting. Bare root trees only require watering during dry spells. Water deeply and less frequently to encourage strong root growth.
- Feeding: Not required. To give the plant a boost, mix in compost or well-rotted manure when planting and apply an organic mulch.
- Pruning: Prune to shape during the dormant season (November-February). If affected by silver leaf, prune in mid-summer.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: Bare root plant
- Height on Arrival: 60-90cm
- Eventual Height: 1-1.5m
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