Overview
Prunus 'Pink Perfection' is a bushy deciduous shrub in the genus Prunus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Prunus 'Pink Perfection' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Prunus 'Pink Perfection' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Prunus genus, which includes flowering trees and shrubs known for producing stone fruits. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, exposed aspect with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation can be achieved by seed sown outdoors in autumn or by softwood cuttings taken in early summer with bottom heat.
About the genus
Prunus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs from the family Rosaceae, with about 340 accepted species that include peaches and nectarines, apricots, plums, cherries and almonds. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, being native to the temperate regions of North America, the neotropics of South America, and temperate and tropical regions of Eurasia and Africa.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Prunus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Prunus 'Pink Perfection' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Deciduous shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Prunus 'Pink Perfection'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn; softwood cuttings, with bottom heat, in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Peach leaf curl, Silver leaf, Bacterial canker, Blossom wilt, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Prunus 'Pink Perfection'?
Prunus 'Pink Perfection' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Prunus 'Pink Perfection' need?
Prunus 'Pink Perfection' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Prunus 'Pink Perfection' hardy in the UK?
Prunus 'Pink Perfection' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Prunus 'Pink Perfection'?
Seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn; softwood cuttings, with bottom heat, in early summer.
