Blackthorn, Sloe. A very attractive bush with rich purple and small white flowers. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers March to April. Fruits July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus spinosa ‘Purpurea’
A very attractive bush with rich purple and small white flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | spinosa |
| Varietry | 'Purpurea' |
| Common Name | Blackthorn, Sloe |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | purple |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen, Culinary |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove any dead or diseased wood, Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus, Silver leaf |
| Maintenance | Feed, Mulch |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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