A Fresh Evergreen Alternative That Blooms Red in Winter
Blue Cascade® Distylium brings year-round interest and a refreshing splash of blue-green to your landscape. This evergreen shrub dazzles with deep red, delicate winter blooms from January through March and continues the show with bronze-tinged new growth in spring.
Its layered, weeping habit makes the Blue Cascade® an eye-catching addition to borders, mass plantings, or as a foundation shrub. Compact and tidy, it fits effortlessly into small gardens and modern landscapes. Use it as a colorful hedge alternative, a container accent, or a specimen shrub that stands out even when other plants are dormant.
Blue Cascade® is drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, deer-resistant, and even blooms in winter. It also makes an excellent container plant that you can move indoors for the coldest months.
The Blue Cascade® Distylium delivers striking color and unique structure without the fuss. It’s modern, elegant, and surprisingly low maintenance. Get this all-season standout today!
Planting & Care
Planting: Choose a location with full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep. Set the plant slightly above ground level and backfill with well-draining soil. Water thoroughly to settle the soil, then apply a 2–3″ layer of mulch around the base.
Watering: Water deeply during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, the Blue Cascade® is drought-tolerant but benefits from consistent moisture in hot, dry conditions.
Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer for shrubs. Avoid over-fertilizing, as the plant performs well with minimal feeding.
Pruning: There is no need for pruning, though this shrub tolerates heavy pruning. Pruning in early spring after flowering has ceased is best.
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