Stephanandra tanakae - 40-50 CM C2

Description
The Tanaka's stephanandra (Stephanandra tanakae) is a loose small shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from June to July. The Tanaka's stephanandra also has heart-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * attractive orange autumn colouring * tolerates pruning

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Tanaka's stephanandra are medium green, heart-shaped. Tanaka's stephanandra turns bright orange in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Tanaka's stephanandra has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Tanaka's stephanandra is a loosely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers of Tanaka's stephanandra appear in panicles from June to July.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Stephanandra tanakae are reddish-brown.