{"product_id":"flowering-plum-purple-leaf-plum-prunus-x-blireana","title":"Flowering Plum - Purple Leaf Plum Prunus x blireana","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePrunus x blireana – Flowering Plum, Purple Leaf Plum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5m tall x  3-4m wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal growing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun - Part shade in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUses\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature tree, ornamental garden, courtyards, Japanese Gardens, street tree, avenue planting, lining driveways, urban parks, home gardens, mass plantings, cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNoteworthy\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous (drops leaves), stunning mildly fragrant spring flowers, attractive new bronze-purple foliage, ornamental fruit, attracts bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTolerant\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost, short droughts once established, pruning and urban conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColour\/Growth form\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall deciduous tree with an upright, vase-like canopy that becomes more rounded with age. Foliage emerges in bronze-purple, ageing to purplish-green through the warmer months. Double rose-pink flowers appear along the bare branches in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat is Flowering Plum?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrunus x blireana, commonly known as Flowering Plum or Purple Leaf Plum, is a small ornamental deciduous tree grown for its spring blossom and colourful foliage. It produces a profuse display of mildly fragrant double pink flowers before the foliage emerges, creating a striking seasonal feature. Its purple-toned leaves and compact canopy make it a popular choice for feature planting, avenues, street trees and ornamental gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to care for Flowering Plum\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny to partly shaded position in fertile, well-drained soil. Flowering is best in full sun. Water regularly while the plant is establishing, especially during dry periods. After flowering, prune to thin the centre and remove old or unproductive wood. Pruning when young can help encourage a strong single trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platypus Plants","offers":[{"title":"45 Ltr","offer_id":51345951883579,"sku":null,"price":407.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/0942\/0859\/files\/Purplefloweringplum_2.jpg?v=1781658763","url":"https:\/\/www.platypusplants.com.au\/products\/flowering-plum-purple-leaf-plum-prunus-x-blireana","provider":"Platypus Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}