Prunus 'Kiku-zakura'

‘Kiku-zakura’ means ‘chrysanthemum cherry’. In old Japan it is a general term used for multi-petalled flowers but there is one clearly defined clonal cultivar ‘Kiku-zakura’.

Ingram and Chadbund found it not vigorous - slow and stubborn - flowers a congested ball-like mass of petals - very chrysanthemum like resembling floral balls. Correct soil critical - rich loamy soil.

Syn. [Kiku-zakura; P. serrulata f. chrysanthemoides Miyoshi; P. lannesiana ‘Chrysanthemoides’.]

Originated in a tree in the courtyard of the former Sixth High School, Okayama so sometimes called ‘Rokko-giku’ (Six-High-chrysanthemum)

Vigorous tree to 6 m high.

Flower - clusters of 3-5 flowers, buds dark red (RHS 53-B,D) opening to purplish pink (RHS 64-D) then fading to pink (RHS 65-B), 3-4 cm dia., 70-180 petals. Flowering season late April in Tokyo.

Young foliage green (RHS 146-A), opens before flowers. Pale underside to leaves.

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At Keele: One opposite Harrowby Hall; compartment 33B; square K9; tag 4033.

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