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Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
Prunus x cistena 'UCONNPC001' PP #29,575
Pronunciation: PROO-nus sis-TEE-na
SKU #42328
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | This truly compact, improved sand cherry has a great upright and spreading habit, with dense branching from the ground up, and very clean, red-purple to maroon-colored foliage that does not fade during the summer. White-pink single flowers appear in spring before the foliage emerges. Great for spring color in a shrub border. A Monrovia Exclusive. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Multi-Season Interest, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Small Spaces |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Blue Spruce (Picea pungens); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Spirea (Spiraea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow in a wide range of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
| History | Bred by horticulture and plant breeding professor, Dr. Mark Brand of the University of Connecticut's College of Agrriculture, Health and Natural Resaurces. Patented by UConn, and registered with USPTO as tradename Darkstar® by Monrovia. Darkstar is the result of a cross-pollination of P. pumilla var. depressa x P. pumila var. susquehanae (female seed parent) and P. cerasifera var. atropurpurea (male pollen parent). The selected cultivar demonstrated a more compact stature with dense branching that better fits into many of today's landscapes. |
Details
| Description | This truly compact, improved sand cherry has a great upright and spreading habit, with dense branching from the ground up, and very clean, red-purple to maroon-colored foliage that does not fade during the summer. White-pink single flowers appear in spring before the foliage emerges. Great for spring color in a shrub border. A Monrovia Exclusive. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Multi-Season Interest, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Small Spaces |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Blue Spruce (Picea pungens); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Spirea (Spiraea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow in a wide range of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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History
| History | Bred by horticulture and plant breeding professor, Dr. Mark Brand of the University of Connecticut's College of Agrriculture, Health and Natural Resaurces. Patented by UConn, and registered with USPTO as tradename Darkstar® by Monrovia. Darkstar is the result of a cross-pollination of P. pumilla var. depressa x P. pumila var. susquehanae (female seed parent) and P. cerasifera var. atropurpurea (male pollen parent). The selected cultivar demonstrated a more compact stature with dense branching that better fits into many of today's landscapes. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry produce flowers?
Spring
Is Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry evergreen or deciduous?
Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry?
Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Showy Fruit, Multi-Season Interest, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry grow?
Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry in my landscape?
Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry is suitable for: Container, Hedge, Small Spaces.
What color are Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry flowers?
Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry?
Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry has Purple foliage.
What plants grow well with Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry?
Good companion plants for Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry include: Blue Spruce (Picea pungens); Weigela (Weigela); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Spirea (Spiraea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry?
Easy to grow in a wide range of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
What is the history of Darkstar® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry?
Bred by horticulture and plant breeding professor, Dr. Mark Brand of the University of Connecticut's College of Agrriculture, Health and Natural Resaurces. Patented by UConn, and registered with USPTO as tradename Darkstar® by Monrovia. Darkstar is the result of a cross-pollination of P. pumilla var. depressa x P. pumila var. susquehanae (female seed parent) and P. cerasifera var. atropurpurea (male pollen parent). The selected cultivar demonstrated a more compact stature with dense branching that better fits into many of today's landscapes.
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