Light Needs
Mature Height
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Growing Zones
Introduce bold foliage color to a landscape with the Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry shrub. New leaves are vivid red and settle into a dark burgundy tone before transitioning into a deep green. Also known as Prunus x cistena 'UCONNPCSDR', this shrub also blooms. Dainty white flowers emerge in the spring and provide a stunning contrast against the lush foliage.
Use this colorful shrub as a foundation planting or to create a border along a deck or patio. This medium-sized shrub can create a stunning hedge without obstructing sight lines. The foliage provides lovely color in a mixed bed. Bees and butterflies enjoy the spring flowers, allowing this plant to support pollinators. This shrub is a fast grower that reaches full size quickly, allowing you to enjoy its mature appearance in just a couple of growing seasons. Grow Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry shrubs in zones 2 through 8.
Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Care
Choose a planting location with partial shade to full sun. The Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry prefers loamy, moist soil that is slightly acidic and well drained. This shrub is drought tolerant and can handle dry conditions but it appreciates water during a prolonged drought. Apply a ring of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and provide nutritional support.
Remove dead or damaged branches at any time. Prune to shape in the spring after the flowers fade. The Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry blooms on old wood, so pruning after blooming ensures a full flush of flowers each year.
Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Spacing
Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry plants stand 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Space shrubs 4 feet apart to create a continuous hedge.
Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 2 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- Pure White
- Bloom Time
- Early Spring
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Purple
- Foliage Description
- Green, Purple
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Stay Classy Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
- Also Known As
- Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
- Botanical Name
- Prunus x cistena 'UCONNPCSDR'
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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