Prunus pendula 'Pendula Rosea'
drooping rosebud cherry blossom tree
'Pendula Rosea', a small deciduous weeping cherry, is beloved for its graceful, arching-pendulous branches and enchanting dusky pink blossoms that...
bare root | 1.2m tall
£39.99
available to order from autumn 2024
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£69.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
'Pendula Rosea', a small deciduous weeping cherry, is beloved for its graceful, arching-pendulous branches and enchanting dusky pink blossoms that emerge from deep rosy-pink buds in late winter or early spring. The tree's dark green, ovate-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop during the growing season, turning into a stunning display of orange and red hues in autumn. Its year-round appeal makes it a favourite among gardeners. The pendulous branches add a unique and dynamic silhouette to the landscape, making it an excellent choice for adding movement and distinctive shapes to a medium-sized garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Prunus pendula Pendula Rosea:
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 tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
