- 1xMedium-Sized Flowering Cherry Blossom Starter Bonsai in Navy Blue Pot
- 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 5yrs
Flowering Cherry Blossom Bonsai Starter Kit – Flight of the Butterfly Tree in Navy Blue Pot with Accessories
£49.99
SKU: CherryBlossom3
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This Cherry Blossom bonsai tree starter kit is a beautiful beginner-friendly flowering bonsai grown from the hardy Prunus incisa ‘Kojo-no-mai’ variety. The tree arrives planted in a navy blue ceramic bonsai pot and includes pruning scissors, bonsai fertiliser, and a printed care guide. Known for its delicate spring blossoms and colourful autumn foliage, the Cherry Blossom bonsai tree provides year-round seasonal interest. As every bonsai is individually grown, slight variation in shape and branching should be expected. It is a hardy outdoor bonsai that thrives in gardens, patios, or sheltered balconies.
Please Note: This bonsai must be kept outdoors.
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Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree – Beginner Starter Kit
A Beautiful Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree for Beginners
This Cherry Blossom bonsai tree starter kit offers a wonderful introduction to growing a flowering bonsai. Our growers carefully cultivate these trees to develop their distinctive zigzag branching and balanced shape, creating a charming bonsai with plenty of character.
The tree arrives planted in a classic navy blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot, which provides space for healthy root development as the bonsai continues to grow. Because each bonsai is individually grown and shaped, natural variation should be expected in the trunk movement and branch structure.
This Cherry Blossom bonsai tree makes a thoughtful gift or a rewarding project for anyone beginning their bonsai journey.
Seasonal Beauty from a Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree
The Cherry Blossom bonsai tree (Prunus incisa ‘Kojo-no-mai’), sometimes called the Fuji Cherry or “Flight of the Butterfly” tree, is loved for its graceful structure and beautiful seasonal displays.
In early spring, delicate flowers appear across the branches. These blossoms open in soft shades of white with gentle pink tones and deeper pink centres. As the season progresses, fresh green leaves fill the canopy.
During autumn, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of orange and red. Small ornamental cherry fruits may also appear as the tree matures. Even in winter, when the leaves fall, the elegant zigzag branch structure remains visible and full of character.
This is a hardy outdoor deciduous bonsai that thrives best in gardens, patios, or sheltered balconies where it can experience natural seasonal change.
What’s Included
The bonsai tree arrives planted in a navy blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot and is ready to display outdoors.
The starter kit also includes bonsai pruning scissors for shaping and maintenance, a bottle of bonsai fertiliser to support healthy growth, and a printed care guide with simple instructions for watering, positioning, and seasonal care.
Symbolism and Why a Cherry Blossom Makes a Special Gift
Cherry Blossom bonsai trees are widely admired for their symbolism. Traditionally, Cherry Blossom represents renewal, beauty, and the fleeting nature of spring.
Because the tree flowers each year and continues to develop over time, it becomes a living reminder of growth and appreciation. For this reason, a Cherry Blossom bonsai tree makes a meaningful gift for birthdays, celebrations, or new beginnings.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
At Bonsai Direct, our experienced growers carefully cultivate every bonsai to ensure healthy growth and natural character. Rather than mass-producing plants, we focus on well-developed trees that will thrive in their new homes.
Each bonsai is carefully packaged for safe delivery and includes clear care guidance to help you look after your tree with confidence. Thousands of customers across the UK trust Bonsai Direct for quality bonsai and expert advice.
Please note: We grow our cherry blossom bonsai trees outside and they are a deciduous bonsai species. They should be grown outdoors as they are fully hardy. They are early Spring flowerers, so you should see new buds in February/March. When out of leaf they still exhibit a lovely structure. From spring budding you get wondrous soft pink/white blossom, followed by lush lime green leaves. During autumn you get cherry fruits and spectacular autumn red and golden hues.
Specification
- Evergreen
- No
- Flowering/Fruiting
- Both
- Pot Size (cm)
- 18 x 13
- Pot Colour
- Blue
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Maintenance
- Light: Prefers a sheltered position in the garden. Protect from extreme midday heat in summer.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Prune the tips after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Feeding: Apply a balanced bonsai fertiliser every week during the growing season (spring to autumn). This promotes vigour, flowering and new leaves.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years in well-draining soil to maintain root health.
Winter Care: Hardy but benefits from some protection in severe frost. Keep in a sheltered spot if temperatures drop too low. - Pet Friendly
- Yes
Bonsai Variety
Prunus Incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosacea. It is a very small Fuji Cherry tree with zig-zagging branches and an abundance of flowers. Just as winter ends in early March, the tree bursts into life with lots of white, delicate looking flowers with pink centres. The foliage is serrated, with new foliage having a bronzed tinge and taking on a bright orange colour in the autumn. A dainty slow-growing, early white-flowering cherry, in Japan it is highly regarded as an ornamental tree.
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