Stachyurus chinensis Joy Forever
Stachyurus chinensis Joy Forever
Stachyurus chinensis Joy Forever
Stachyurus chinensis Joy Forever
Chinese Stachyurus
Beautiful appearance of the bush, it really stands out! Already red buds appearing after just 15 days of planting.
Therese, 02/04/2025
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Description
Original, unknown, this Stachyurus chinensis 'Joy Forever' is a bush of acidic soils, very hardy, offering an early flowering on its naked wood, in clusters of white-cream bells. Its foliage is highly ornamental, initially reddish-purple, then pink, variegated green with yellow at maturity to turn red and yellow in autumn, transforming its spread and graceful silhouette into a changing bouquet. It requires a limestone-free soil and a partially shaded exposure to thrive.
Stachyurus chinensis 'Joy Forever' belongs to the family Stachyuraceae, grouping only 6 species of this genus. It is a particularly floriferous selection of Stachyurus chinensis originating from the Himalayas. It shows an upright, relatively compact habit for a Stachyurus and quite spread. Its growth is quite rapid, reaching 2m (6ft 7in) in height and 4m (13ft 1in) in width at maturity. The foliage is deciduous, composed of ovate and narrow leaves, ending in a tapered point, measuring from 6 to 10cm (3.9in) long. They emerge reddish-purple, become green-variegated with yellow, mingling with pink juvenile leaves, then turn red-orange variegated with yellow before leaf fall. Its flowering is early, between March and April, appearing on the naked wood, before the foliage emerges, in the form of small creamy-white bells grouped in pendulous clusters of 10cm (3.9in) long. It has slender, gracefully arching stems, of a beautiful purple-red when young.
Stachyurus chinensis 'Joy Forever' is seldom used in gardens, yet it is highly ornamental due to its curious early flowering and changing attire. It can be used in solitary, in groups of three, or in beds with acid-loving plants. It is an architectural plant that will stand out on a carpet of red heathers (Erica carnea, Erica darleyensis) and Andromeda glaucophylla, along with dwarf rhododendrons and Loropetalums.
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Botanical data
Stachyurus
chinensis
Joy Forever
Stachyuraceae
Chinese Stachyurus
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Stachyurus chinensis 'Joy Forever' in a warm and sheltered position away from cold winds. It will not tolerate chalky soil, so enrich your planting hole with heather soil and well-rotted compost as it prefers rich and moist soil. Add some sand and gravel for effective drainage. Pruning should be done in spring after flowering. Lighten the structure of the bush by removing branches that cross in the centre, and getting rid of dead branches. Be careful with excessive pruning that will unbalance its elegant habit.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.