Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rubra' - 1/2 STDS C10

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus pendula 'Pendula Rubra'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * suitable for containers

Growth habit
Higan cherry 'Pendula Rubra' is upright and overhanging in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The pink, cupped flowers appear from the end of March to mid-April.

Use
Container, cutting, solitary, ornamental, bee pasture

Root
Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rubra' is a deep-rooting plant.