Planting blood plums »The most important points in brief

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Choosing the right location:

The tasty blood plum prefers sunny to partially shaded spots. These varieties thrive in pots, on orchards or beds.

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When is the ideal planting time?

As soon as the autumn dormant phase begins, you can plant the Prunus cerafisera. It should be noted that only young specimens survive a change of location. You should no longer transplant older trees or bushes.

When does the growing season begin?

This species sets in early spring blossoms at. They delight from April to May. Then blood plums produce sweet fruits.

How does this ornamental wood reproduce?

The multiplication of the blood plum takes place mainly through Finishing. Wild shoots and sowing do not lead to the desired result.

Correct plants

Prepare a planting hole. This should be twice the size of the root ball itself. The next step is to loosen the soil.

Attention:

  • adding humus recommended (approx. 30% of the excavated material: mix well)
  • high water requirement for rooting

Container planting

Gently pull the container away from the plant. Loosening the root ball is recommended. Then let the entire bale soak in water. That way it takes root faster. After filling up the substrate, you step on the earth. A layer Mulch(€ 13.95 at Amazon *) protects the soil. The finishing point must be at least 5 centimeters above the ground.

Tub planting

  • at least 30 to 40 liters
  • Pot bottom with passage (avoid waterlogging)
  • Create drainage over the bottom hole
  • ideal in combination with broken pottery shards or bricks
  • Protection against weeds with garden fleece
  • thin layer: earth with humus
  • Insert the blood plum centered
  • Fill up with soil
  • Press lightly in between

Notes on transplanting

The blood plum is removed from the soil with the entire root ball. Then use a sharp cutting tool to shorten the roots. This also happens with the crown.

Rule:

  • Bring the root ball and crown to the same size
  • Plant distance to matching neighboring plants
  • at least 100 centimeters for medium-sized specimens

Tips & Tricks

Hobby gardeners are happy to use the resistant Prunus cerafisera Nigra variety. Dwarf forms are suitable for smaller gardens.

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