Stachyurus praecox

Stachyurus praecox - autumn colour

Stachyurus praecox

Stachyurus praecox - autumn colour

Stachyurus praecox

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A deciduous shrub native to Japan, Stachyurus praecox has catkin-like, drooping, racemes of pale yellow flowers in March, or earlier if the previous winter was mild. Masses of these flowers appear on established plants, creating an eye-catching display.

The attractive, pale green leaves appear after the flowers have fallen and last until autumn, turning yellow purple or orange in colour before they fall.

A fantastic choice of shrub for elegant spring flowers. Can be grown well in a large container.

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Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Moist, acidic, well drained soil.
Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Stachyurus praecox requires protection from cold winds and late spring frost once the leaves emerge.
Flowering Period: March.
Flower Colour: Pale yellow
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Stachyurus praecox grows to be a medium sized, rounded shrub.
- Height: up to 2.5 m (8 ft)
- Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

Notes: Stachyurus praecox will grow in full sun as long as it is planted in a soil which remains moist all year round. As a general rule of thumb, it is usually a little less demanding in a position with partial shade or dappled sunlight.

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas
Special Features: Honey Fungus Resistant, Wildlife Friendly - Bees, Catkins, Flowers in Spring

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