Prunus serrulata 'Pink Perfection' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Japanese cherry 'Pink Perfection' (Prunus serrulata) is a large, upright, funnel-shaped shrub with decorative, oval, round fruits. It produces dark pink, cup-shaped flowers from April to May. The Japanese cherry 'Pink Perfection' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * bronze budding * easy to care for * can be partially planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese cherry 'Pink Perfection' are dark green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size. Bronze-coloured shoots. Japanese cherry 'Pink Perfection' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese cherry 'Pink Perfection' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, funnel-shaped.

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).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from March to September.

Care
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - 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 dark pink, cupped flowers appear from April to May. They grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Fruit
The oval, round drupes of Prunus serrulata 'Pink Perfection' are particularly decorative.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, green border

Root
Prunus serrulata 'Pink Perfection' is a deep-rooting plant.