acidic soil planted beside another blueberry plant to increase pollination

A low maintenance plant that will die back during the colder Winter months

Plant it for shade and visual appeal

use a decent quality potting compost and water well in dry seasons

so expect a wonderful display when planting these gorgeous annuals

Prunus 'Pendula Rubra' Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea acidic soil planted beside anotherPrunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rubra' is a slow growing upright tree with horizontal main branches and long, thin branches that hang down strongly. Also known as the Japanese Hanging Cherry, this upright growing deciduous shrub reaches a height of about 4 m in ten years. Its overhanging branches are covered with flowers in summer from late March to early April. This spectacular display is why people love this Japanese native cherry. The flower buds of