Oriental Sun Stachyurus
Stachyurus praecox 'Oriental Sun'
SKU
04998
An upright, deciduous shrub with brilliant green and cream variegated foliage. Unique pendulous blooms hang from the otherwise bare stems in winter, the showy racemes dripping with tiny, creamy yellow, bell-like flowers. A wonderful way to add winter interest and summer foliage color to mixed shrub borders.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | stak-EE-yoor-us PRAY-koks |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Winter |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Will tolerate any soil that drains well. Best in full sun, will tolerate light shade. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Protect from drying winds in cold winter regions. Prune in spring to remove spent bloom stems.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 10
Your climate may be too cold for this plant