Cercis canadensis Eternal Flame
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2021, Cercis Eternal Flame is impressive due to the constantly changing colour of its heart shaped foliage. Emerging as red, leaves turn to orange then yellow, sometimes with many colours along the same stem, creating the dramatic, fiery impression that denotes its name.
- Pot size: 32cm
- Height and spread: 300cm (9ft 10in) x 300cm (9ft 10in) after 20 years
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2021, Cercis Eternal Flame is impressive due to the constantly changing colour of its heart shaped foliage. Emerging as red, leaves turn to orange then yellow, sometimes with many colours along the same stem, creating the dramatic, fiery impression that denotes its name.
Best as a multi stemmed specimen grown as a shrub or small tree, once it matures, the stems will drip small pink flowers in spring, adding to its year round interest. Suitable for any garden, it can also be grown in a container, preferring full sun but tolerating some shade.
- Flowers: March - April
- Hardy
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Requires little pruning- remove any crossing branches in late autumn / winter