Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame' red leaves

Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame' heart-shaped leaves

Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame' Redbud tree in pot

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Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame' Tree

Name: Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CCE.SS.12.1
Price: 110.0 GBP
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Key features

Awards Chelsea Flower Show 2021 Plant of the Year

Final size 3 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Heart-shaped red, orange and yellow leaves (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Prefers well-draining soil

Description

The flame red young leaves of Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame' mature to burnt orange and then bright yellow. As the season progresses, the heart-shaped leaves are often at different stages of the cycle and display the full range of fiery colours. Once the tree has established, it will also treat you to small, dark pink flowers in springtime.

Growing to 3 x 3 metres in 20 years, Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame' is suitable for gardens of any size and can be grown in containers. For the best displays, plant in full sun and well-draining soil. Once established, it can tolerate some drought. This new variety of American Redbud was bred at North Carolina State University and won The Chelsea Flower Show 2021 Plant of the Year for its amazing colours, compact size and ease of care.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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