Pink Flowering Almond — Prunus glandulosa 'Rosea'

Pink Flowering Almond (Prunus glandulosa 'Rosea') brings clusters of soft, double pink flowers to the garden from mid to late spring. The blooms line its slender branches, creating a colorful seasonal accent.

This upright deciduous shrub has narrow green leaves that turn yellow in fall. Its listed size of 5–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide suits borders and mixed plantings with room for its mature growth.

Growing details

• Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Listed origin: China and Korea
• Listed height: 5–6 feet
• Listed spread: 3–4 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 4 feet apart
• USDA hardiness zones: 5–8
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, moist and well-drained
• Flowers: Soft pink, fully double blooms
• Bloom season: Mid to late spring
• Fall foliage: Yellow
• Cultivar: 'Rosea'

Care and garden use

Choose a sunny site with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Maintain consistent soil moisture and allow adequate space between plants. This shrub has higher maintenance needs.

Use as an accent, in groups, along borders or at sunny woodland edges. Pair with hibiscus, coneflower or viburnum where growing conditions suit each plant.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.