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Cherry Blossom
Cherry blossom is the fleeting emblem of spring — woody branches clouded with soft pink and white five-petalled flowers along their length. Florists treasure it for dramatic, ethereal height in luxury weddings, ceiling installations and grand arrangements, where its blush-toned branches create an instant sense of romance. The bloom window is famously brief, which makes the branches feel precious and highly seasonal. Cut in bud, they can be gently forced open indoors ahead of the outdoor season.
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan, China and Korea (East Asia) |
| Peak season | March, April |
| Availability | February, March, April |
| Stem length | 60–120 cm |
| Vase life | 4–7 days |
| Colors | blush, pink, white |
| Price tier | premium |
Cut the woody branches on a steep angle and split the base to help them drink. Stand in deep, cool water and keep in a warm, bright room to coax tight buds into flower. Buy with buds well coloured but not fully open, as the delicate blossoms are short-lived and shatter once mature. Move to a cool spot once open to hold the display as long as possible.
- •Split the woody stem base for better uptake
- •Force buds in a warm, bright room
- •Buy with buds coloured but not yet open
- •Keep cool once open to slow shattering
- •Handle very gently — petals drop easily
- •Refresh deep water frequently
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Botanical reference
- Common name
- Flowering Cherry
- Also known as
- sakura, flowering cherry, japanese cherry, ? koraiensis, ? sontagii, Cerasus maeda, Cerasus montana, Cerasus serrulata, Cerasus serrulata alboplena, Cerasus serrulata florepleno, Cerasus serrulata shidaresakura, Cerasus serrulata taishanensis
- Distribution
- China South-Central, China Southeast, Global, Korea, Manchuria
Open-data sources: GBIF, Wikidata (CC0/CC BY)
Frequently asked questions
When is Cherry Blossom in season?
Cherry Blossom peaks in March, April, and florists can usually source it February, March, April. Availability shifts by region and greenhouse supply.
How long does Cherry Blossom last in a vase?
Expect 4–7 days with proper conditioning — a clean vase, fresh water every couple of days, flower food, and a cool spot away from ripening fruit and direct heat.
What can I use instead of Cherry Blossom?
Good substitutes for Cherry Blossom include Lilac, Viburnum, Forsythia, Clematis. Match on look, colour and season — our substitute finder ranks the closest alternatives.
What does Cherry Blossom symbolise?
Cherry Blossom is associated with renewal, fleeting beauty, spring, new beginnings.
How do you care for cut Cherry Blossom?
Split the woody stem base for better uptake
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