Sundaze® Stachyurus
Stachyurus praecox 'Oriental Sun'
Pronunciation: stak-EE-yoor-us PRAY-koks
SKU #04998
| Description | 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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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late winter |
| Mature Size | Reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Clematis (Clematis); Boxwood (Buxus); Variegated Myrtle (Myrtus communis); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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