{"product_id":"cercis-canadensis-ruby-falls-eastern-redbud","title":"Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud - Cercis canadensis ‘Ruby Falls’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRuby Falls Weeping Redbud - Cercis canadensis ‘Ruby Falls’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA weeping redbud does one job very well: it fills a small corner with structure and colour at eye level. \u003cem\u003eCercis canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ruby Falls’ pairs that cascading habit with deep burgundy, heart shaped leaves, so the plant holds colour for the whole growing season rather than only during bloom. Magenta pink pea flowers clothe the bare stems in late winter before a single leaf opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Ruby Falls Redbud\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Strongly weeping branches fall from a grafted head, forming a fountain shape without any training.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Foliage emerges ruby red and holds deep purple burgundy through summer, softening to bronze green in heat.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rosy magenta flowers cover bare wood in late winter to early spring, well ahead of most garden plants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mature size stays under about 2.5m, so it works in courtyards, planters and narrow side gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yellow autumn colour drops away to reveal a clearly weeping branch framework.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single plant gives a small paved space its focal point.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pot or planter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Root system stays modest enough for a generous container with good potting mix.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry statement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Planted as a matched pair either side of a doorway or gate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed bed anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dark foliage contrasts with silver and lime green perennials underneath.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5-2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn or winter while dormant, early spring in cold districts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, compost enriched, genuinely well drained soil, no tolerance of waterlogging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and more often in heat waves. Mulch well and shelter the plant from hot dry afternoon wind, which scorches the dark leaves quickly.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8-2.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5-2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in cool districts, morning sun with afternoon shade inland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern North America, garden cultivar\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosy magenta pink\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"70L","offer_id":59795302318366,"sku":"ND-0407-70L","price":1475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":59795302351134,"sku":"ND-0407-150L","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/5Jnnnaa9fUkIHNy2agO0_rj3hCVs1.jpg?v=1787313112","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/cercis-canadensis-ruby-falls-eastern-redbud","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}