Property News · February 18, 2017

Plant of the week: Prunus mume ’Beni-chidori’


Want early blossom? Look no further than this compact little beautyWhat is it? Mume (aka Chinese plum or Japanese apricot) is highly prized across east Asia for its white or pink, almond-scented blossom, which bursts forth in late winter and early spring, weeks ahead of other trees. There are dozens of cultivars, but few are available in the UK. Fortunately, the most popular variety here is a real showstopper: ‘Beni-chidori’ has deep pink single flowers on bare stems (the name means “red plover”, by the way), and is conveniently nice and compact. More of a shrub than a tree, it has an eventual height and spread of 2-3m, making it a great choice for modern gardens.Any other good varieties? P. mume ‘Omoi-no-mama’ has semi-double white flowers and is similarly compact. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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