Stay Classy® Cherry (Prunus)
Shrub
- Tiny white flowers stand out amongst rosy-purple foliage.
- Fast-growing, you won’t have to wait long to enjoy this shrub.
- Mid-size habit makes it a versatile hedge plant in the landscape.
- Improved hardy purple leaf sand cherry from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs!
- Zones 2-8, sun/part sun, 3-4' tall x 4’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Purple leaf sand cherry (Prunus x cisterna) is a hardy landscaping shrub that is exceptionally cold-tolerant and can grow successfully down to growing zone 2. Its signature reddish-purple-toned foliage lasts through the summer into early fall. It is often used in residential landscaping to add a pop of deep color or as a specimen plant.
Details
Common name: Purple leaf sand cherry
Zone: 2 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4' tall x 4’ wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green, Red/Purple
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Early spring
Features: Proven Winners, new, cold-tolerant, cut-flower, drought-tolerant, disease-resistant
Uses: Accent, border, foundation planting, ground cover, hedge, massing, ornamental, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Try to keep the soil evenly moist, especially in their first growing season. Never allow the foliage to remain wet into the evening; water early in the day.
Spacing: Min 3 - 4’ apart.
Fertilizing: Nothing special necessary.
Winterizing: No special winterizing necessary.
Maintenance & pruning: Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering. If flowering isn't important, may be pruned as needed, though its naturally compact habit should require little to no maintenance. Dense habit means that rejuvenation pruning will seldom be required.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I ordered four of these and they all arrived perfectly packaged and very healthy. I put them in my garden and they are doing extremely well. I love seeing them every day and can't wait to see how they grow in future years.
Plants are thriving, even in a heatwave. Will definitely order again
I feel ripped off
We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your order. On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
perfect!
I think, there beautiful than ever!! there, all colored up, just perfect, and the great service, just made it all worth the wait!! I'm just taking it all in.🥰😍🥰 Now that's five star, service💯💯
Arrived healthy and so far doing great… summer heat has arrived and I am sure it will be okay
I love the care given in growing and packing the plants. This size of plant works well for me, and 9 times out of 10 the plants I receive from Great Garden Plants Thrive!
Are the leaves on plant as dark burgandy as on the full size purple leaf sandcherry ?
Stay Classy® Cherry has deep rosy-purple foliage which holds its color well into fall.
How tall and wide do they get ?
The Stay Classy Cherry (Prunus) will reach 3-4' tall x 4’ wide at maturity.
How long does shipping take once it has been shipped
Our shipments go out within three business days of the date you select. The amount of time for you to receive your order after it ships depends on your distance from Grand Haven, Michigan.
If I would order shrubs now do you ship in spring? I live in Zone 6
Hello! Orders placed now will prompt you to select a spring 2025 ship date upon checkout. Shipping resumes to zone 6 on April 1, 2025!