Prunus blireana flowering plum tree in pot

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Prunus × blireana Tree

Name: Prunus × blireana Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PR1205.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Blireana Plum

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£65

£65 ~~£65~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 4 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Pink blossom in spring

Soil Well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

A spectacular small ornamental plum tree, Prunus × blireana produces a display of large, semi-double pink flowers in spring. The lightly scented pink blossom is abundant in late March or early April. Young foliage emerges at the same time with bronze-purple colouring and transforms to dark green.

Prunus × blireana will grow to 4 x 3 metres height and spread in 20 years, making it a great feature in a small garden or part of a border in larger gardens. Plant in full sun for the best blossom display and leaf colour. A moist yet well-draining soil is ideal. Blireana Plum has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

AKA Blireana Plum tree, Purple Leaf Plum

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

Flowering Cherry trees 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.

It is beneficial to carry out formative pruning for the first few years by creating a balanced branch framework and removing badly placed shoots. After two to three years, you will only need to remove any damaged or unwanted branches. On top grafted forms, very occasionally the grafted stem may produce shoots and these should be pruned back. The best time of year to prune Cherry Blossom trees is straight after flowering.

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

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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