Premium Cercis Collection

A collection for gardeners who want more than just a brief burst of colour. The Premium Cercis Collection delivers interest from the very first days of spring right through to autumn.

Both Redbuds…

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Description

A collection for gardeners who want more than just a brief burst of colour. The Premium Cercis Collection delivers interest from the very first days of spring right through to autumn.

Both Redbuds flower before their leaves appear, creating dramatic displays when most gardens are still waking up. 'Merlot' brings deep pink blossom followed by rich, wine coloured foliage that changes as the season progresses. 'Avondale' answers back with a mass of pink flowers and bold green leaves that turn soft yellow before falling.

What sets these trees apart is their reliability. 'Avondale' carries the RHS Award of Garden Merit for good reason, while 'Merlot' brings added heat and drought tolerance. They are fully hardy, cope well with UK weather, and establish quickly once planted.

These trees work beautifully as focal points, whether grown as compact specimens or allowed to develop into graceful small trees. Pollinators value the early flowers, gardeners value the structure, and together they create a garden that looks considered and complete.

Supplied as a pair of established plants in 9cm pots, including one of each variety named, ready to plant.

Top Tips
  • 'Avondale' naturally keeps a tidy, upright shape. Pruning is minimal. If a compact size is preferred, lightly trim after flowering in late spring or early summer. Remove any damaged or crossing branches and maintain the height around 1.5m if desired.
Care Information

How To Plant:

  • Cercis grow beautifully in a large, sturdy patio pot or in a small garden bed. For containers, choose a pot at least 40cm wide and fill it with a good quality compost. Gently ease the tree from its nursery pot, place it so the top of the rootball sits level with the new soil surface, then fill around the sides, firming lightly. Water thoroughly to settle the compost.
  • If planting into the ground, improve the soil with well rotted organic matter and ensure good drainage. Plant at the same depth as it was in its original pot, firm the soil and water well. Mulching around the base helps conserve moisture and reduce weed competition.

Ongoing Care:

  • Water regularly during the first growing season while the tree establishes. Patio grown specimens need more attention, especially in warm, dry spells. Once established, watering can be reduced, but container grown plants will still appreciate consistent moisture during spring and summer.
  • Feed each spring with a balanced, general purpose fertiliser. Container grown Cercis benefits from a slow release feed at the start of the season, with the option of an occasional liquid feed during summer to support healthy foliage and flowering the following year.
  • This variety is fully hardy. Trees planted in the ground require no special protection. Container grown plants benefit from having their pots raised on feet to improve drainage. Avoid waterlogging over winter and allow fallen leaves to be cleared so the crown stays clean.
Delivery Information

Our experienced team at the nursery will always carefully package and send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive once you receive and plant them. Although most plants are extremely tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme of weather conditions, we always avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme frosts or heat is forecast. We also avoid dispatching orders over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. If you have ordered a 'pre-order' item, these will be sent out as soon as possible after the quoted dispatch date and we generally ship your entire order with any pre-ordered items. Once your order has been dispatched, we will send you an email with details on how you can track it.

We send most of our orders via a fully tracked courier service with Yodel. We will send you a tracking link as soon as your order has been dispatched. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, we will not require a signature on delivery, and we ask out couriers to leave your item in a safe place ad your delivery address.

*Please note, once your item has been delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your delivery address. If you have delivery instruction and require our courier to leave your item in a specific place, please let us know - there is an option to leave a message for the courier at the checkout.

For smaller and single-item orders, we may send these via the post with Royal Mail - Tracking will not be available for orders sent via this method.

**Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.

For all orders, a small delivery fee of £4.99 will be charged or spend over £49.99 for FREE Delivery!

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Size Guide
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Pro Plug
Small Plugs

Size:
Height 4-6cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Pro+ Plug
Medium Plugs

Size:
Height 5-7cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Plugs
Plugs

Size:
Height 8-12cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Jumbo Plugs
Plugs

Size:
Height 10-20cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Garden Ready
Garden Ready

Size:
Height 14-20cm

Ease:
Easiest

Grow On?:
Not Necessary

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