lace shrub
Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
Yellowish white Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Lace shrub (Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa') should be watered about once a week with 1-2 inches of water, making sure to water the entire root zone. In dry periods, this should be increased to twice a week. During the summer months, it is best to monitor the soil and adjust depending on random periods of drought. The plant also prefers slow and deep watering rather than quick and light. If possible, set-up an irrigation system to keep the area moist.
sunlight
The lace shrub (Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa') prefers full sun for optimal growth, ideally at least 6 hours daily. If the shrub is planted in partial shade, it may be affected by disease and have weaker stems. The shrub can also cope with some light to moderate shade, however, prolonged partial shade may cause stagnation of growth and lack of flowering. The lace shrub should be planted in the sunniest and warmest spot of the garden, as it prefers plenty of direct sunlight.
pruning
The best time to prune this plant species is late winter or early spring, just as its new growth begins to appear. Pruning just after it flowers is also beneficial for increasing the density of the plant and protecting any developing fruit from damage during the pruning process. When it comes to how much you should prune a Lace Shrub, it is often recommended to remove up to 1/3 of the plant in 1 pruning session. This should be done in areas where the new growth is open and sparse, or in areas where the branches cross or grow too heavily. This will help to maintain an attractive shape and encourage the plant to grow evenly.
