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We’re offering you a collection of four japanese maple plants for just £39.99, saving you 50% off Gardening Express’s price of £79.95 (correct as of 21.4.24).

Transform Your Garden with Japanese Maples

Breathe new life into your outdoor space with this exclusive Japanese Maple Collection. Each bundle contains four healthy Acer palmatum trees, renowned for their elegant form and palmately lobed leaves. Delivered in generous 2-litre pots and reaching up to 60cm tall, these maples bring striking colour and texture to any garden design.

What’s Included?

• Acer palmatum Beni Kawa: Features coral-red bark and golden autumn foliage.
• Acer palmatum Firecracker: Deep purple leaves turning fiery red in autumn.
• Acer palmatum Orange Dream: Bold orange-yellow foliage against vivid green stems.
• Acer palmatum Shin-Deshojo: Vibrant red spring growth, ideal for a Japanese-inspired theme.

Your collection may also include other well-loved cultivars such as Bloodgood, Emerald Lace, Seiryu, or Momoiro Koyasan—each chosen for their unique beauty and garden impact.

Plant Benefits & Design Ideas

• Add instant structure and colour to borders, patios, or containers.
• Create a focal point or combine with shade-loving ferns and hostas for an authentic woodland effect.
• Perfect for small spaces or Japanese-themed gardens due to their compact habit.

Growing Guide & Care Instructions

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Add organic matter if planting in the ground.
• Light: Grows best in partial shade but tolerates full sun if protected from harsh afternoon rays.
• Watering: Keep soil moist during dry spells—avoid waterlogging roots.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring for optimal growth.
• Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and encourage healthy branching.

Hardiness & Longevity

• Suits UK gardens (hardy down to -15°C); ideal for USDA zones 5–8.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant? Plant your maples in spring or autumn when soil is moist but not frozen.
• How fast do Japanese maples grow? Most varieties grow moderately—expect 15–30cm of new growth per year under good conditions.
• Do they need special soil? They thrive in well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Avoid chalky or alkaline sites unless using ericaceous compost in containers.

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