
Stachyurus chinensis 'Joy Forever'
Chinese Stachyurus 'Joy Forever'
Rare shrub with rounded habit. Stiffly pendulous racemes of pale yellow flowers in spring before foliage. Variegated foliage. Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Chinese Stachyurus 'Joy Forever'
Latin name
Stachyurus chinensis 'Joy Forever'
type
Deciduous trees or shrubs
family
Stachyuraceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Stachyurus chinensis 'Joy Forever'
Rare shrub with rounded habit. Stiffly pendulous racemes of pale yellow flowers in spring before foliage. Variegated foliage. Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Young plants should be planted in light, moist but well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acidic soils. Suitable for shrub border or for a woodland garden but especially good against a wall. Protect from cold winds.