Cercis chinensis (Chinese Redbud) | 20 Seeds | £3.49

A small, deciduous tree from China and Japan, typically growing to 20 feet (6 m) in open ground, taking around 20 years to reach this height - although staying much smaller if grown within a bonsai pot (around 5 feet)

A spectacular display of striking purple-pink flowers cover the bare branches during April and May, before bronze-red heart-shaped leaves unfurl.  Leaves later turn green and then lovely shades of yellow and orange before falling in autumn. The trees themselves take stunning forms so they even look stunning during winter. Truly year-round interest!

The trees are easy to keep small (if desired) with pruning and when grown in shalllow bonsai pots.  These trees flower young

Makes an excellent bonsai tree

Plant within full sun or partial shade (best autumn leaf colours within full sun)

Fully frost hardy to -23ºC (-10ºF) but likes a well-drained soil

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Cercis

Species: chinensis

English name: Chinese Redbud

Plant type: Deciduous broadleaf, small tree

Eventual height: Around 5 feet eventually within a bonsai pot; 20 feet within open ground after 20 years

Season of Interest: Pink flowers and bronze-red leaves during spring; green foliage during summer; intense autumn colours; attractive leafless form during winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy -23ºC (-10ºF). Very young plants should have their new growth protected from very hard frosts

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering time: Spring

Soil: Prefers fertile, moist and well-drained soil

Propagation methods: Seeds, half ripe cuttings

Cercis chinensis 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 2-3 months, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Finally sow 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep at 22°C (72°F) and maintain daily moisture. Approx. germination time: 20-90 days.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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