Picea ‘Reflexa’ – 3Ltr Pot

Add a distinctive architectural feature to your garden with Picea ‘Reflexa’, an unusual, slow-growing evergreen conifer admired for its short, dark green needles and gracefully cascading branches. This versatile ornamental plant can be trained upwards to create an elegant weeping specimen or left unsupported to develop into a spreading, ground-covering shrub. Supplied in a 3-litre pot, it is an excellent choice for borders, rockeries and larger patio containers.

Key Features

• Unusual Weeping Habit: Features cascading, pendulous branches for a distinctive ornamental appearance.

• Dark Green Evergreen Foliage: Short, dark green needles provide year-round colour and texture.

• Slow-Growing Conifer: Develops gradually, making it suitable for considered garden designs.

• Versatile Growth Style: Can be trained vertically to form a small weeping tree or grown without support as a spreading shrub.

• Ideal for Containers: Can be grown in a large outdoor pot with suitable drainage and care.

• Hardy and Reliable: A hardy evergreen choice for a range of garden settings.

• Low-Maintenance Character: Requires little routine pruning when allowed to develop naturally.

• Supplied in a 3Ltr Pot: An established young plant ready for planting in a suitable position.

Product Description

Picea ‘Reflexa’ is a handsome and unusual evergreen conifer that brings movement, texture and character to garden planting schemes. Its short, dark green needles contrast beautifully with its cascading branches, creating a distinctive silhouette that stands out among more conventional upright conifers.

One of the most appealing features of this plant is its adaptable growth habit. When left unsupported, the branches gradually spread outwards and downwards, forming a low, spreading shrub that can be used as an attractive ground-cover feature. Alternatively, the leading shoot can be carefully trained vertically using a sturdy cane or suitable support. Once the desired height has been reached, the top can be allowed to cascade naturally, creating an elegant weeping specimen.

With suitable support and growing conditions, this conifer can reach approximately 2–3 metres in height, with a similar spread. When grown without support, it tends to remain lower and develop a wider, spreading habit. Its final dimensions will depend on how it is trained and the conditions in which it grows.

Picea ‘Reflexa’ thrives in a sunny position or light, dappled shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be planted in garden borders, rockeries and larger ornamental beds, or grown in a spacious container to add interest to a patio or terrace.

Whether used as a cascading focal point or a spreading evergreen feature, this distinctive conifer offers a unique way to introduce year-round greenery and architectural interest to your outdoor space.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Picea ‘Reflexa’

• Common Name: Reflexa Weeping Conifer

• Plant Type: Evergreen coniferous shrub

• Pot Size: 3-litre pot

• Foliage: Short, dark green needles

• Growth Rate: Slow-growing

• Growth Habit: Weeping, cascading or spreading, depending on training

• Approximate Height: 2–3 metres when trained vertically; generally lower without support

• Approximate Spread: 2–3 metres, depending on growing conditions and training

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade

• Soil Type: Any well-drained soil

• Hardiness: Hardy

• Suitable Uses: Garden borders, rockeries, ground-cover planting, specimen displays and large containers

• Maintenance: Generally low, with optional training to achieve a particular shape

Care Tips

• Choose a Suitable Position: Plant in full sun or light, dappled shade for healthy growth and attractive foliage.

• Ensure Good Drainage: Choose soil that drains freely, as prolonged waterlogging can damage the roots.

• Water During Establishment: Water thoroughly after planting and keep the root ball from drying out during the first growing season.

• Train for Height: If you want a small weeping tree, secure the leading shoot to a sturdy cane or support and guide it upwards as it grows.

• Allow Natural Cascading Growth: Once the desired height is reached, allow the leading shoot and branches to develop their characteristic pendulous form.

• Grow Without Support for Ground Cover: Leave the plant unsupported to encourage its naturally spreading, low-growing habit.

• Care for Container Plants: Use a spacious pot with drainage holes and check moisture levels regularly, particularly during dry weather.

• Prune Sparingly: Avoid unnecessary pruning to preserve the plant's natural shape and cascading character.

Choose Picea ‘Reflexa’ for an unusual evergreen conifer that combines dark green foliage with graceful, cascading growth. Supplied in a 3-litre pot, it is a versatile choice for creating a striking weeping specimen or a spreading evergreen feature in borders, rockeries and larger containers.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.