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Russian Almond vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Prunus tenella

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Majestic Magenta Phlox
Russian Almond

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Russian Almond is a low maintenance, short, slightly suckering shrub. It is covered with attractive, bright pink flowers in early spring before its foliage emerges.

This hardy species forms dense thickets attracts wildlife. Russian Almond prefers full sun and well-drained soils, but can tolerate moist soils.

The nuts it produces are quite attractive but very small. They are bitter and possibly toxic in large quantities.

Check out our YouTube channel video of the Russian Almond here.

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Russian Almond Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: small, magenta
Flowers: bright pink
Nuts: small fuzzy nuts
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: dwarf russian almond