BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An uncommon and elegant shrub native to the hills and mountainsides of Japan with arching stems, lovely dark green leaves in summer and warm orange or red autumn colours. In mid-summer Stephanandra tanakae has pretty cream coloured flowers which stand out well against the dark leaves. A fine shrub for a woodland garden or planting at the back of a border!

Supplied Size: 3L containers (30 - 50 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Japanese Stephanandra
• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - September .
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Branching,medium sized shrub.
• Height: up to 3 m (10 ft)
• Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
• Notes: Stephanandra tanakae is a tough, easy to grow garden plant.