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Hedging-Bare Rooted Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)

£20.99

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Overview

Snow white flowers appear in March before the foliage. Young foliage is downy in appearance, becoming smoth as it ages. Foliage will be purple when grown in full sun and green when grown in shade. Sloes will appear in autumn, turning from purple to black as they mature. Dense prickly habit, thorns may cause irritation. Good for wildlife.

A bundle of 10 plants potted for convenience.

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Good soil preparation is the key to a good start. Dig a trench 45cm (1.5ft) wide and 1ft deep. Dig in plenty of organic matter. Adding lime free gravel to the base if the soil is heavy clay. The preparation can be done the month before to allow the ground to settle prior to planting. Plant at the same depth as supplied. Mulch after planting, keeping mulch away from stems. Water well for the first two years.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flower Colour

White
Availability Date

All year round
Flower Type

Cluster
Flowering Month

March, April
Soil Type

Alkaline, Heavy clay, Light sandy, Normal, Thin chalky
Aspect

Sun, Shade, Partial Shade, Summer Shade
Hardiness

Hardy
Foliage Type

Deciduous
Foliage Colour

Green, Bronze/purple
Height after 10 years*

6 metre
Special Conditions

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