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Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus praecox
Early Stachyurus
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Description
Stachyurus praecox is a deciduous bush with very unique and highly regarded winter beauty! Its silhouette is particularly graceful as it forms a small bush with a wide and spreading habit, bearing several trunks with beautifully arching reddish-brown branches. From March to April, long pendulous clusters of pale yellow bell-shaped flowers with pinkish hues appear on the naked reddish-purple branches. The medium green foliage is ovate, pointed, and turns reddish-pink and yellow in autumn. It is a hardy woodland species suitable for sheltered positions in lime-free, rich, moist soil with filtered sunlight.
Stachyurus praecox belongs to the Stachyuraceae family, which includes only 6 species of this genus. It is a small bush native to Japan, used as an ornamental plant in temperate parks and gardens. It has an erect, wide, and spreading habit, reaching a height of 3m (10ft) and a width of 2.5m (8ft) at maturity, within 10 to 20 years. The foliage is deciduous, composed of ovate and narrow leaves, ending in a pointed tip, measuring 8 to 18cm (3 to 7in) long. Its flowering is early, between March and April, appearing on the bare wood before the foliage, in the form of abundant small compact bell-shaped flowers, measuring 8mm (1in), grouped in pendulous clusters, 10cm (4in) long. It has slender, gracefully arching stems, with a beautiful reddish-purple colour when young.
Stachyurus praecox is not widely used in gardens, yet it is highly ornamental due to its curious early flowering and changing appearance. It can be used as a standalone plant, positioned so that the spectacle of its flowers can be enjoyed from the house. Alternatively, plant it in groups of three in a woodland border or mixed with other ericaceous shrubs and perennials. Consider planting a carpet of spring bulbs at its feet and some hellebores to accompany its early flowering. It is an architectural plant that will stand out on a carpet of red heathers (Erica carnea, Erica darleyensis) and glaucophylla Andromeda, alongside dwarf rhododendrons and Loropetalums.
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Stachyurus
praecox
Stachyuraceae
Early Stachyurus
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Planting and care
Plant Stachyurus praecox in a position sheltered from cold winds. It will not tolerate alkaline soil, so enrich your planting hole with ericaceous soil and well-rotted compost, as it prefers rich and moist soil. Add some sand and gravel for effective drainage. Pruning should be done in spring after flowering. Lighten the structure of the bush by removing branches that cross in the centre, and getting rid of dead branches. Be careful with excessive pruning that will unbalance its elegant habit.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.