Stephanandra tanakae

An uncommon shrub native to the hills and mountainsides of Japan with arching stems, lovely dark green summer leaves 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.

Stephanandra tanakae is a hardy, robust and elegant plant suitable for sun or shade. Excellent for screening an area or being grown in a group as groundcover shrubs.

• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - September .
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Stephanandra tanakae grows to be a branching, medium sized shrub. Can be pruned to size if required.
  • Height: up to 3 m (10 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)