Plum - Flowering - Elvins - 400mm pot

🌸✨ Prunus cerasifera ‘Elvins’ – Flowering Plum ‘Elvins’ ✨🌸
 
The Flowering Plum ‘Elvins’ is a graceful ornamental plum with masses of soft pink spring blossoms and rich purple foliage. Its upright, multi-stem form creates a striking feature with seasonal interest from spring through autumn. 💗🍂🌳
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 2.2m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Multi-stem form for natural elegance and structure
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
✔️ Frost hardy ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Spring: smothered in pale pink blossoms 🌸💗
✔️ Summer: deep purple foliage adds bold colour contrast 🌿🍷
✔️ Autumn: leaves deepen before dropping 🍂
✔️ Deciduous — winter branching adds character
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, rounded canopy with strong seasonal colour
✔️ Grows approx. 5–6m tall × 4–5m wide
✔️ Minimal pruning required; retain multi-stem structure for impact
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Striking purple foliage and pink blossom 🌟
✔️ Multi-stem form adds texture and visual interest
✔️ Pollinator-friendly — flowers attract bees 🐝
✔️ Hardy, low-maintenance, and reliable in cool climates
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree in lawns, courtyards, or front gardens
✔️ Avenue planting for a seasonal spring show
✔️ Pair with green or golden-foliaged trees for contrast
✔️ Perfect for Japanese, cottage, or formal landscapes