STACHYURUS praecox
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STACHYURUS praecox
Short racemes of drooping yellow flowers with bronzy stems
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduoustapered, mid-green leaves to 18cm (7in) long
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Yellow
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen, spreading shrub with arching, red-purple shoots. Produces flowers 7mm (¼in) across in racemes to 10cm (4in) long
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Stachyurus - Growing Guide
