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Majestic Magenta Phlox vs Pink Candles Nanking Cherry

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Prunus tomentosa Pink Candles

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Majestic Magenta Phlox
Pink Candles Nanking Cherry

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.

The Pink Candles Nanking Cherry is a small deciduous cultivar of the Nanking Cherry with attractive pink flowers that then form edible fruit. The flowers emerge close to the branches resembling a pink candle, giving this cultivar its name. The berries are scarlet in colour with a sweet and slightly tart flavor. It fruits mid to late July, and the fruit size and flavor can vary greatly.

The Pink Candles Nanking Cherry is a good choice for use in hedges. It is closely related to plum trees so it can pollinate certain plum species.
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Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Pink Candles Nanking Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: small
Flavor: sweet, tart
Flowers: small, magenta
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low