Buckhead™ Bold Distylium
Shrub
- Beautifully bold evergreen foliage lights up the landscape!
- Great for lining along hedges, or as a lovely specimen.
- Delicate red flowers appear in late winter adding unexpected color.
- Non-invasive & non-spreading, pairs perfectly with existing plants.
- Zones 7b-9, sun/part sun, 4-7’ tall and wide at maturity.
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Description
Distylium is a heat-tolerant, evergreen shrub commonly used as a boxwood or holly replacement that is great for Southern gardeners. The Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrubs line of distylium plants is non-invasive and non-spreading, so you can feel comfortable pairing them with existing landscape plants. Use as an eye-catching specimen shrub, or cluster together to create a formal pathway; the possibilities are endless!
Details
Patent #: PPAF
Common name: Distylium
Zone: 7b-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-7’ tall and wide
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: Red
Season of Interest: Year-Round
Bloom time: Late winter
Features: Winter interest, privacy & screening, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, evergreen, container-friendly, low-maintenance
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, hedge, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Sun to part sun. Will grow well in a variety of part-shade situations, including open sun-dappled conditions or light shade with several hours of morning sun or early afternoon sun.
Water: Evenly moist, average.
Spacing: 4-7’
Fertilizing: Roots appreciate a good organic (e.g., bark or compost) mulch (1-2"). Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 ratio fertilizer, or slow release fertilizer (such as Osmocote), after the second year of growth by spreading it evenly over the surface of the soil (follow label directions), and watering it in.
Winterizing: Distisliym is best sited in locations sheltered from strong winds, with, if possible, some protection from full winter sun. Foliage may bronze in winter when exposed to half-day to full-day sun. Winter winds can remove moisture from leaves at a rapid rate, often resulting in dehydration and bronzing. Carefully remove heavy snow accumulations as quickly as practicable to minimize stem/branch damage.
Maintenance & Pruning: Plants are generally tolerant of pruning and shearing. Pruning should never be done prior to the last spring frost date. Pruning too early in spring often promotes tender new growth that may be damaged or killed by a late spring frost. Avoid cultivating around plants because they have shallow roots.
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.