Cherry 'Crimson Passion'

$89.99
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Experience the "best of both worlds" with this stunning ornamental shrub that doubles as a high-yield fruit producer. In early spring, the 'Crimson Passion' becomes a cloud of fragrant, snowy-white blossoms. As summer arrives, these flowers transform into clusters of glistening, dark ruby-red cherries that hang like ornaments against glossy, emerald-green foliage. Its compact, rounded form makes it an elegant focal point for small gardens or a lush, edible hedge.

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Plant Details

Difficulty:

Easy

Zone:

2-7

Watering:

Medium

Years To Bear:

2-3

Plant Type:

Fruit Bush (Dwarf Sour Cherry Shrub)

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Crimson Passion Dwarf Cherry, Crimson Passion Bush Cherry, Dwarf Sour Cherry, Romance Series Cherry

Scientific Name:

Prunus × kerrasis 'Crimson Passion'

Growth Details:

Mature Size: 5–8 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide.

Growth Habit: Semi-upright and compact shrub-like habit; produces little to no suckers.

Form: Rounded, bushy form.

Growth Rate: Medium.

Longevity: 30+ years with proper care.

Features:

Disease Resistances: Naturally hardy with low susceptibility to common cherry diseases.

Attracts: Highly attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies.

Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and juicing.

Native Species: Hybrid developed at the University of Saskatchewan

Environmental Needs:

Exposure: Full Sun.

Soil Preferences: Rich, loamy, well-drained soil; highly tolerant of different pH levels and urban pollution.

Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to various soil types, provided there is no standing water.

Watering: Water regularly during the first 2 years; ensure a steady supply during fruit formation.

Care Guide

Plant Care

Care:

Light Requirements: Requires full sun (6–8+ hours of direct sunlight) for maximum fruit sweetness and yield.

Moisture Requirements: Prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged roots.

Maintenance: Low maintenance once established. Prune in late winter while dormant to remove damaged branches and maintain airflow.

Fertilization: Apply compost or an all-purpose fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.

Tips For Success:

Winter Protection: Protect young trunks from rodents with plastic spirals during the first few years.

Support: Generally doesn't require staking due to its compact shrub form.

Mulching: Use wood chips or compost around the base to retain moisture.

Special Needs: To avoid tearing the skin during harvest, pick with the stem attached if not processing immediately.

Planting Considerations:

Best Time To Plant: Early spring or late autumn.

Spacing: 5–7 feet apart for individual shrubs; 3 feet apart for a hedge.

Location Tips: Avoid low-lying areas where frost might settle; plant 1–3 inches deeper than the pot to encourage strong root development.

Fruit Profile

Size:

Large to very large for a bush cherry (approx. 6 grams per fruit)

Colour:

Deep Brownish-Red skin with dark red flesh

Texture:

Meaty, firm, and medium juiciness with a small pit

Flavour:

Exceptional sweetness for a "sour" cherry (22 Brix), offering a complex, rich, and meaty flavour

Harvest Time:

Late July to Mid-August

Pollination Requirements:

Self-fertile; no second pollinator variety is required to set fruit
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