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Stachyurus himalaicus

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Stachyurus himalaicus plant details

Stachyurus himalaicus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachyurus himalaicus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: stachyuraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: dangling flowers, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachyurus himalaicus

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare and unusual species of vigorous habit (Hillier), this 6-10' shrub has narrow finely-pointed red-midribbed leaves, in very early spring, 2-4"pendulous clusters of small wine-purple to rose-pink flowers. Sun-PSh/Med/Acid

Gardening facts about Stachyurus himalaicus plant

How to Grow Stachyurus himalaicus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8'-12'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'-6'

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  • regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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