A popular flowering plum with rich coppery-purple foliage and fragrant double rose-pink blossoms in early spring. A compact, rounded feature tree holding purple colour all season.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Blireana Plum
Prunus x blireana is a moderate-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and purple-toned foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Blireana Plum
Blireana Plum suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Blireana Plum does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Blireana Plum is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Blireana Plum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Blireana Plum in the garden
Blireana Plum earns its place for a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Blireana Plum with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Blireana Plum
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