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Here are the details of the 1.5L Acer palmatum Atropurpureum Japanese Maple. Bring an abundance of autumnal colour with the 1.5L Acer palmatum Atropurpureum Japanese Maple . Fully hardy, they are easy to maintain while also rewarding you with gorgeous foliage displays for many years. While the Acer will lose its leaves during winter, they will burst with incredible colour come the spring. Throughout the year you will see a variety of different colours from this pretty plant, from deep burgundy-purple leaves to fiery red, each shade always as pretty as its predecessor.  What you need to know: If your soil is slightly acidic, then you have the perfect conditions to grow Japanese maples Most can be grown in other soils as long as they are not wet, dry or very alkaline If growing in a pot, use a 50/50 mix of ericaceous and multipurpose compost if you can If planting in the garden, prepare a wide hole and loosen the soil with a fork, incorporating organic matter as needed to improve moisture retention and condition Plant your Acer so that the top of the root ball is just slightly below ground level Fill the planting hole with soil and heel well in Water regularly and deeply Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated as long as the plant is well watered Avoid exposed places as leaves can suffer with windburn (scorch), especially if the plant is dry Feed with our specialist Acer feed Mulch every couple of years with well-rotted garden compost or well-rotted manure or leaf mould Supplied as an established plant in a 1.5L pot, ready to pot up or plant out. Save 25% with this 1.5L Acer palmatum Atropurpureum Japanese Maple for 14.99 pounds