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Copper Flame® Winter Spike
Stachyurus yunnanensis 'Djhstcynis'
Pronunciation: stak-EE-yoor-us yoo-nan-EN-sis
SKU #06048
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A superb late flowering evergreen from western China. The distinctive foliage is an arresting shade of silvery jade while the new growth in spring emerges in tones of burnished red, a color that remains in the leaf petioles throughout the year. Ruby red spikes appear in winter, opening to soft yellow blooms. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid to late winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Clematis (Clematis); Variegated Myrtle (Myrtus communis); Boxwood (Buxus); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil, sited in dappled shade, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture. Prune to shape after flowering. |
| History | Native to the Yunnan Province of China, this distinctive species was brought to Monrovia by plant explorer Daniel J. Hinkley, by way of Japan. |
Details
| Description | A superb late flowering evergreen from western China. The distinctive foliage is an arresting shade of silvery jade while the new growth in spring emerges in tones of burnished red, a color that remains in the leaf petioles throughout the year. Ruby red spikes appear in winter, opening to soft yellow blooms. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid to late winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Flower Color | Yellow |
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| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Clematis (Clematis); Variegated Myrtle (Myrtus communis); Boxwood (Buxus); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil, sited in dappled shade, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture. Prune to shape after flowering. |
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History
| History | Native to the Yunnan Province of China, this distinctive species was brought to Monrovia by plant explorer Daniel J. Hinkley, by way of Japan. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.