Prunus cerasifera nigra

Happy Birthday Francesca!

Awww, thanks. We Skyped Frankie yesterday - it was lovely to see her :)

Beautiful.

Thanks Siris - I'm a sucker for bronze leaves :)

The stamens pick out the colour of the leaves too.

Perhaps I should try and find a plant of some description to plant on my Granddaughter's birthday ? It would be nice. Any suggestions for Freya born 3rd April and Eliza born 3rd November?

You could go for this Cherry for Freya? (planted early April 3 years ago when Frankie was born, and still small enough for me to take to our next house); maybe a beautiful Hellebore for Eliza?

I wasn't aware there was a Hellebore named Eliza, Sheila. As for the Cherry tree, no room for that I'm afraid. Anyway, Cherry trees are a bit of a bone of contention as one of our neighbours has one which towers some 32 foot over our garden, often blocking out the sun!!

Julia - sorry, I didn't realise that you wanted plants with the appropriate names, but hope you can find what you want :)

I'll keep looking Sheila.