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Mongolian Cherry vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Prunus fruticosa

Phlox Majestic Magenta

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Mongolian Cherry
Majestic Magenta Phlox

Mongolian Cherry is a hardy shrub that is often grown as an ornamental. This plant makes an attractive flowering hedgerow that requires little maintenance. The dark red cherries are tart and desirable for baking, wine-making, and canning. This shrub is popular with wildlife.

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.

Mongolian Cherry Quick Facts

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

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


Flowers: clusters of white flowers
Flowers: small, magenta
Fruit: tart dark red cherry
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry