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Midland Hawthorn
Crataegus laevigata Rosea Flore Pleno
This is a beautiful, small, flowering deciduous tree which forms a broad, deep crown or slender, thorny branches and small, dark green, attractively lobed leaves. It produces masses of stunning, fully double, densely-petalled, deep rose-pink flowers with creamy centres which are produced in exotic clusters from May to June. The flowers are followed by a lavish autumn display of striking red berries which persist for several months, adding valuable colour and interest to the winter garden. Perfect for shaded areas of the patio or growing as a specimen tree in the middle of a lawn, it’s also great for incorporating into native hedgerows or using at a woodland edge
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonably well-drained soil is suitable
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
May to June
Flower Colour:
Deep rose-pink
Other Features:
Similar to the ever popular Crataegus Paul’s Scarlet but with attractive pink flowers. Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, it was discovered in a garden in Hertfordshire in 1858 and normally starts to bloom two years after planting. Like all hawthorns, it’s tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions (suitable for growing in partial shade, exposed, windy conditions, salt-laden air, acidic or chalky soils and areas which suffer from urban pollution). Extremely hardy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Although it responds well to pruning, it isn’t normally necessary. Cut back any dead, diseased and crossing branches in spring to maintain a neat, tidy appearance
Eventual Height: 6m
Eventual Spread:
5m
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Planting Kit |
Stake, Tie & 2 x Tablets |
£5.50 |
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pot |
Half Standard |
£24.99 |
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