An open spreading shrub with arching red-purple stems. Pretty bell-shaped, pendent racemes of pale yellow-green flowers from late winter to early spring. Max Height 1m to 4m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers February to March. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Stachyurus praecox
An open spreading shrub with arching red-purple stems. Pretty bell-shaped, pendent racemes of pale yellow-green flowers from late winter to early spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Stachyurus |
|---|---|
| Species | praecox |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m, 4m |
| Family | Stachyuraceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Open |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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