Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis 'Brillant'
Kurile cherry (syn. Brilliant)
An enchanting ornamental cherry, this deciduous shrub graces small gardens and suitably large pots with its captivating display. With chestnut-brown branches,...
3 litre pot
£34.99
£89.99
available to order from late spring
10 litre pot
£69.99
available to order from summer
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Plant description
An enchanting ornamental cherry, this deciduous shrub graces small gardens and suitably large pots with its captivating display. With chestnut-brown branches, the foliage unfolds in rusty-bronze hues during the vibrant emergence of spring, transitioning to a lush green canopy in summer. In mid-spring, before the leaves take centre stage, the shrub unveils a profusion of pink and white, single flowers, creating a delightful spectacle adored by buzzing bees. As autumn arrives, the leaves transform into a fiery palette of orange and red, casting a warm glow. Tolerant of various conditions, ‘Brilliant’ thrives in most situations, including pollution but with the exception of very damp or shallow, chalky soils.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis Brillant:
When planting your ornamental cherry, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Choose a sheltered spot to protect emerging blossom. Lightly prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker, to retain an open ‘goblet' shape and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
