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Here are the details of the Japanese Maple Acer Collection. Why you'll love them: Stunning Acers are guaranteed to make an impact in your garden for years to come Leaves change colour throughout the year, producing an amazing show in autumn before they drop Easy to grow and fully hardy – even in the coldest of winters Collection includes 3 varieties in 10.5cm pots approximately 20cm tall including pot Varieties inlcluded are: Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Deep burgundy-purple leaves that turn an even more brilliant shade of bright red in Autumn, just before they fall. The classic red-leaved maple Acer 'Orange Dream' (AGM) - New bright orange growth, which fades to yellow in the autumn. It is a great specimen shrub that grows to 2m over 20 years Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' - Bright emerald-green leaves that in the autumn, turn into blazing shades of reds and oranges. Grows to 1.5M over 20 years   What you need to know:   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 well. 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 Water regularly and deeply; feed with specialist Acer feed Mulch every couple of years with well-rotted garden compost or well-rotted manure or leaf mould Acers generally do not need pruning, just remove any branches that are dead or damaged   Add a touch of variety to your garden with this Japanese Maple Acer Collection for 17.99 pounds