Stachyurus praecox typically starts flowering in late winter to early spring, usually between February and April.
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Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus praecox is an early-blooming deciduous shrub that is native to Japan and China. It produces an abundance of pendulous, bell-shaped, yellow flowers from early- to mid-spring that last for extended periods of time. The glossy green, lobed ovate foliage on arching, purple-hued stems makes a beautiful backdrop for the blooms. It is an excellent choice for border plantings, hedges, or woodland gardens, and reaches a height and width of 3 - 5 feet. It can tolerate full to partial shade and a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained. This is a slow-growing, low-maintenance shrub sure to add an eye-catching spring display to any garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow-green Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
watering
Stachyurus plants should be watered thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry. Water should be applied to the base of the plant so that the leaves and flowers stay dry, and allow excess water to drain away. Depending on the weather, Stachyurus plants should be watered approximately once every 7-10 days during times of active growth. During the winter months, watering can be reduced to once a month.
sunlight
Stachyurus (Stachyurus praecox) is a shade-tolerant evergreen shrub that prefers indirect sunlight throughout the day. It can handle some direct sunlight in the morning, but should be given protection from harsh midday sun. If planted in an area that receives more than 4 to 6 hours of sun during the afternoon, afternoon shade should be provided. During its growing season, Stachyurus prefers 4 to 6 hours of sunlight in the morning with some filtered shade in the afternoon.
pruning
Stachyurus praecox should be pruned during the late winter and early spring, when it is dormant. It can be pruned lightly, removing approximately 1/3 of the length of each stem, to promote bushiness and encourage the production of more flowers. Be careful not to cut too much off as it may damage the plant. Dead or diseased branches should also be removed during pruning to improve the overall health of the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Stachyurus praecox typically starts flowering in late winter to early spring, usually between February and April.
