Stay Classy® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry (Prunus x cistena)
Some plants never go out of style, but every classic deserves a fresh take—and that’s exactly what Stay Classy® purple leaf sand cherry brings to the garden. Where traditional sand cherries often grow far too large for today’s landscapes, Stay Classy® offers the same beloved color and charm in a more refined, compact package. Reaching just about half the size of its predecessors, it’s perfectly proportioned for the middle of a border, a graceful front yard hedge, or even a striking statement in a container. Its beauty lies not only in its size but also in its presence. Instead of the heavy, almost somber look of older varieties, Stay Classy® offers airy branching and foliage brushed in a rosy purple hue. The effect is elegant, dynamic, and ever-changing, a constant note of color that plays well with surrounding plants while adding its own touch of drama. Quick to reach its mature shape, it makes your vision of a vibrant, stylish garden an easy reality. For those who love the timeless appeal of purple-leaf shrubs but want a plant that suits today’s spaces, Stay Classy® is truly the modern choice.
- 3-4 feet tall and 4 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 2-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 4 feet apart for best results
- Produces white flowers during spring
- Maintains rosy-purple foliage from spring to frost
- Great for borders, containers, foundation plantings, hedges, mass plantings
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Drought tolerant, foliage interest, disease resistant, clay tolerant
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. If flowers matter to you, then wait to do any pruning after it flowers in the spring.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
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Stay Classy® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry (Prunus x cistena)
Some plants never go out of style, but every classic deserves a fresh take—and that’s exactly what Stay Classy® purple leaf sand cherry brings to the garden. Where traditional sand cherries often grow far too large for today’s landscapes, Stay Classy® offers the same beloved color and charm in a more refined, compact package. Reaching just about half the size of its predecessors, it’s perfectly proportioned for the middle of a border, a graceful front yard hedge, or even a striking statement in a container. Its beauty lies not only in its size but also in its presence. Instead of the heavy, almost somber look of older varieties, Stay Classy® offers airy branching and foliage brushed in a rosy purple hue. The effect is elegant, dynamic, and ever-changing, a constant note of color that plays well with surrounding plants while adding its own touch of drama. Quick to reach its mature shape, it makes your vision of a vibrant, stylish garden an easy reality. For those who love the timeless appeal of purple-leaf shrubs but want a plant that suits today’s spaces, Stay Classy® is truly the modern choice.
- 3-4 feet tall and 4 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 2-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 4 feet apart for best results
- Produces white flowers during spring
- Maintains rosy-purple foliage from spring to frost
- Great for borders, containers, foundation plantings, hedges, mass plantings
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Drought tolerant, foliage interest, disease resistant, clay tolerant
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. If flowers matter to you, then wait to do any pruning after it flowers in the spring.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
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Some plants never go out of style, but every classic deserves a fresh take—and that’s exactly what Stay Classy® purple leaf sand cherry brings to the garden. Where traditional sand cherries often grow far too large for today’s landscapes, Stay Classy® offers the same beloved color and charm in a more refined, compact package. Reaching just about half the size of its predecessors, it’s perfectly proportioned for the middle of a border, a graceful front yard hedge, or even a striking statement in a container. Its beauty lies not only in its size but also in its presence. Instead of the heavy, almost somber look of older varieties, Stay Classy® offers airy branching and foliage brushed in a rosy purple hue. The effect is elegant, dynamic, and ever-changing, a constant note of color that plays well with surrounding plants while adding its own touch of drama. Quick to reach its mature shape, it makes your vision of a vibrant, stylish garden an easy reality. For those who love the timeless appeal of purple-leaf shrubs but want a plant that suits today’s spaces, Stay Classy® is truly the modern choice.
- 3-4 feet tall and 4 feet wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 2-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 4 feet apart for best results
- Produces white flowers during spring
- Maintains rosy-purple foliage from spring to frost
- Great for borders, containers, foundation plantings, hedges, mass plantings
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Drought tolerant, foliage interest, disease resistant, clay tolerant
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. If flowers matter to you, then wait to do any pruning after it flowers in the spring.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
