The care secret that transformed my Redbud

I'd had Redbud for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to watering deeply and regularly in the first two growing seasons and the difference over the next two months was dramatic.

exceptional seasonal spectacle from blossom through autumn colour became much more pronounced. The plant in a boundary or avenue planting in a larger space now looks like a completely different specimen. full canopy providing shade and habitat in summer confirmed that I'd finally unlocked what this plant can do. root encroachment near drains or house foundations has been less of a problem since I got the overall conditions right. If your Redbud is underwhelming, look at watering deeply and regularly in the first two growing seasons first.