Copper Flame® Winter Spike

Stachyurus yunnanensis 'Djhstcynis'

Pronunciation: stak-EE-yoor-us yoo-nan-EN-sis
SKU #06048
7-10

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A superb late flowering evergreen from western China. The distinctive foliage is an arresting shade of silvery jade while the new growth in spring emerges in tones of burnished red, a color that remains in the leaf petioles throughout the year. Ruby red spikes appear in winter, opening to soft yellow blooms.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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Bloom TimeMid to late winter
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsHolly (Ilex); Clematis (Clematis); Variegated Myrtle (Myrtus communis); Boxwood (Buxus); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia)
Care InstructionsPrefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil, sited in dappled shade, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture. Prune to shape after flowering.
Details
Bloom TimeMid to late winter
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsHolly (Ilex); Clematis (Clematis); Variegated Myrtle (Myrtus communis); Boxwood (Buxus); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil, sited in dappled shade, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture. Prune to shape after flowering.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.