Apple Blossom Seed Bonsai Starter Kit

Brand: Mr Fothergill’s

Botanical Name: Malus sargentii

Grow your own Apple Blossom bonsai from seed with this bonsai kit from Mr Fothergill’s. This kit includes everything you need to start growing your bonsai, with seeds that will grow into a beautiful deciduous tree and produce delicate cherry blossom-like flowers in spring.

The Apple Blossom bonsai kit is perfect for anyone who’s always dreamed of growing bonsai but didn’t know where to start. It’s got everything you need to make the process easy and fun: 4 x biodegradable pots, soil pellets, Dwarf Crabapple seeds, and a growing manual that tells you everything you need to know.

For less experienced gardeners, we recommend choosing the Jacaranda bonsai kit.

How to Grow

To grow your Apple Blossom bonsai, follow these simple steps:

1.Hydrate your peat pellet with water
2.Sow your bonsai seeds
3.Place in a sunny position
4.Water when necessary

For comprehensive instructions, refer to the instructions booklet included in your kit.

Apple Blossom Bonsai Growing Tips

Malus sargentii or Dwarf Crabapple is a delightful tree species that is part of the Rosaceae family, the same as roses! This deciduous species produces beautiful flowers but can also be used as rootstock for grafted apple trees. The clusters of pink flower buds produce masses of delicate white flowers in the spring and create a striking bonsai specimen.

Originating from cold and mountainous regions, they have often been used to create jams and other preserves. The small fruits are quite sour and tart, so the trees are commonly used instead for their aesthetic appeal.

Germination tips:

Dwarf Crabapple seeds benefit from pretreatment prior to sowing. Step-by-step stratification can also be used to break the dormancy of Apple Blossom bonsai seeds.

As with many bonsai seeds, the ideal time of year for sowing is in the spring and autumn. Once treated, the seed should be sown at stable temperatures of about 18-22°C.