- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 4 Feet
- Growing Zones 2 - 8
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
Introduce bold foliage color to a landscape with the Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry shrub. New leaves are vibrant 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 vibrant 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 Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 4 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: White Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous, Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Purple |
| Foliage Description: Green and Purple Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Stay Classy Purple Leaf Sand Cherry |
| Other Name(s): Purple Leaf Sand Cherry |
| Scientific Name: Prunus x cistena 'UCONNPCSDR' |
- SKU:
- PRUSC123
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations