Stay Classy™ Purple Leaf Sand Cherry

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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.