Prunus Incisa ‘Kojo-no-mai’

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• Position: full sun
• Soil: moist, well-drained fertile soil
• Rate of growth: slow growing
• Flowering period: March to April
• Hardiness: fully hardy

  This is a pretty, delicate-looking, deciduous shrub with wiry twigs that burst into life in late winter and early spring when the crimson buds open to display pale pink flowers. The young leaves are long and pale green, growing darker with age, and turning glorious shades of red and orange in autumn. It has a compact, rounded shape and a gently spreading habit, which makes it an excellent shrub for small gardens, or for a Japanese-style garden.

• Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly (smaller sizes may not need staking). Lightly prune in summer to retain the shape and cut back any dead, diseased wood or branches which cross to healthy wood.