Prunus x incam JFS-KW14 First Blush

Common Name:
First Blush Cherry

Description:
Prunus × incam ‘JFS-KW14’, marketed as First Blush™, is a highly ornamental deciduous flowering cherry valued for its exceptionally early spring blossoms, compact growth habit, and attractive seasonal colour. This elegant ornamental tree produces masses of soft blush-pink flowers on bare branches in late winter to very early spring, often flowering before many other cherry varieties. The abundant blossoms create a spectacular display that attracts bees and brings early-season colour to the garden. Fresh green foliage emerges after flowering and remains dense through summer before developing warm shades of orange and red in autumn. First Blush™ develops a neat rounded canopy with a balanced branching structure, making it ideal for feature planting, avenue planting, smaller gardens, and urban landscapes. In Melbourne’s climate, it performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment. Its early flowering habit and reliable ornamental performance make it a standout choice for extending seasonal interest in the landscape.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6 m
• Width: 3–5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Blush pink
• Soft pink

Key Attributes:

• Autumn Colour
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Deciduous
• Feature Tree
• Perennial
• Suitable for Avenue Planting
• Suitable for Small Gardens

Toxicity:

• Seeds, leaves, and stems may be toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to cyanogenic compounds.
• Fruit flesh is generally not considered harmful in small quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Clivia
• Helleborus
• Hydrangea
• Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)
• Liriope
• Magnolia
• Peony
• Viburnum
• Woodland ferns

This cultivar is grown by Flemings Nurseries, one of Australia's most renowned growers.
Image used with permission from Fleming’s Nurseries.

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