Prunus cistena, a cross between Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' (Purple Leaved Plum) and Prunus pumila (dwarf plum), is a shrub notable for its purple-red foliage that colors the garden throughout the season.
Description
Brought for its aesthetic qualities and compactness, Prunus cistena belongs to the Rosaceae family (Rosaceae), like roses and spirea.
Its purple foliage, delicate blooms, and beautiful winter bark make it an aesthetically pleasing addition to modern or traditional gardens.
Height Adult: 1 to 2 meters
Width: Up to 2 meters
Shape: Bushy or upright if trained on a stem
Foliage: Deciduous, purplish-red from spring, turning chocolate in autumn
Flowering: April to May
Flowers: Small pale pink flowers turning white, contrasting with the dark foliage
Bark: Reddish-brown, decorative in winter
Hardiness: Very good (down to -25 °C)
Exposition: Sun or light partial shade
Soil: Light, fertile, well drained; Tolerates chalky soils
Tolerances: Resists winds and moderate drought once well established
Season: Fall or Spring
Spacing: Allow 1.5 to 2 meters between plants
Preparation: Enrich the soil with compost to promote good growth
After planting: Water regularly to promote Rooting
Then: Water in case of severe drought; Otherwise, very undemanding.
When to prune?: After flowering if necessary.
How to prune?:
Lightly thin out the center to promote aeration.
Maintain a balanced shape depending on use (free shrub or trained stem).
By cuttings: Semi-woody cuttings in summer.
By grafting: Used to obtain shapes on stem
Purple Leaf Sand Cherry is perfect for:
Small gardens as a standalone plant
Colorful beds in combination with green or silver foliage
Container growing for patios or balconies
Pair it with physocarpe, spirea or cornus for a dramatic contrast of colours, or plant it in the background of a perennial bed to enhance the look with its dark foliage.
Robust shrub
Watch out for: sometimes susceptible to aphids in spring; Treat naturally if necessary
Plant in the sun for optimal foliage colour
Mulch at the base to limit weed competition
Fertilize lightly in spring to promote vigour and flowering
Avoid excessive pruning to preserve the natural beauty of its shape
Prunus cistena, with its deep purple foliage, delicate blooms, and beautiful year-round appearance, is a gem for small spaces and refined gardens. Undemanding and decorative in all seasons, it seduces with its understated elegance and incredible palette of colours.
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Prunus cistena, a cross between Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' (Purple Leaved Plum) and Prunus pumila (dwarf plum), is a shrub notable for its purple-red foliage that colors the garden throughout the season.
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