{"product_id":"prunus-cerasifera-cherry-myrobalan-plum-seeds","title":"Prunus cerasifera (Cherry\/Myrobalan Plum) seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the first blossom trees to flower in spring, the Cherry Plum is native to Eurasia and has, over many years, become naturalised in the UK.  A very fast growing bushy tree, it bears masses of pretty white blossom in late winter to early spring just as the leaves begin to unfurl. The flowers are followed later in the season by orangey yellow and sometimes red cherry-like fruits loved by birds and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the RHS Plants for Pollinators Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy Tree\u003cbr\u003eFlowers: Early spring\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 8-12m \u003cbr\u003ePosition: Sun in moist, well drained soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket of 10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"10\" noshade\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGROWING GUIDE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds have a double dormancy and need warm \u0026amp; cold treatment before they will germinate.  This can be done outdoors over winter or indoors at any time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix compost 50:50 with vermiculite or perlite, then water until just moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds very thinly on the surface and cover with a sprinkling of compost, vermiculite or perlite, then seal inside a polythene bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOutdoors \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- September to January\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace pots in a sheltered spot, coldframe or unheated greenhouse and cover with a clear bag or glass to keep the critters out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck regularly to make sure the compost does not dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seedlings will emerge in spring when the weather warms up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndoors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - Anytime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep seeds at 20C for 2 weeks on a windowsill or in a propagator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck regularly to make sure the compost does not dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf any seed germinate during this time, pot up seedlings as below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 2 weeks, move to the fridge for a further 18 weeks, then move back to the windowsill or propagator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination can be slow and erratic and may take a few months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the seedlings emerge, increase ventilation by opening the bag or propagator vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen they are large enough to handle, transplant into 7-9cm pots and grow on, repotting as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor grown seedlings can be moved outside in spring once all risk of frost has passed. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions by placing them outdoors during the day for a week or so.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen mature enough, plant out in the garden in their final position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RP Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59200000262518,"sku":null,"price":2.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1411\/5662\/files\/prunuscerasifera.jpg?v=1793387707","url":"https:\/\/www.rpseeds.co.uk\/products\/prunus-cerasifera-cherry-myrobalan-plum-seeds","provider":"RP Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}