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.
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.
Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Flower Colour | White |
|---|---|
| Availability Date Learn more | 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 Learn more | Hardy |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Bronze/purple |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 6 metre |
| Special Conditions |
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