Distylium Blue Cascade® PP24409

Scientific Name: Distylium 'PIIDIST-II'

Also Known As

Distylium 'Blue Cascade'
Blue Cascade® Distylium

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

6a-11

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Distylium Blue Cascade® PP24409 plant details

Distylium Blue Cascade® PP24409 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter magenta flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Distylium Blue Cascade® PP24409

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Distylium Blue Cascade® PP24409

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Distylium 'PIIDIST-II' PPAF 'Blue Cascade' 3' - 4'. A compact, evergreen shrub with matte blue green leaves. Grows in sun to partial shade. 'Blue Cascade' distylium is an excellent choice for southern gardens as it is heat and drought tolerant. Small, reddish maroon flowers in late winter to early spring add winter interest. Plant 'Blue Cascade' in masses for low growing hedges or as accent plants in a mixed border.