PRUNUS STELLATA 12L

Description
The Frühlingskirsche 'Stellata' (Prunus subhirtella) is an upright, overhanging garden plant that produces light pink, cupped flowers. They appear from the end of March to mid-April. These produce black fruits. The Frühlingskirsche 'Stellata' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus itosakura 'Stellata', Prunus pendula 'Stellata', Prunus subhirtella 'Pink Star', Prunus subhirtella 'Beni-hoshi'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Frühlingskirsche 'Stellata' are dark green, ovate, alternate, serrated. Frühlingskirsche 'Stellata' is bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Frühlingskirsche 'Stellata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Frühlingskirsche 'Stellata' is upright and overhanging in habit.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - 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 light pink, cupped flowers appear from the end of March to mid-April.

Use
Tub, small/front garden, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Prunus subhirtella 'Stellata' is a deep-rooting plant.