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Bayou Bliss Distylium

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$19.98
  • Has soft, blue-green, fine-textured foliage
  • Matures to 3-4' wide by 2-3' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
  • Plant in Full Sun
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Description

The attractive soft blue-green fine-textured foliage and compact rounded habit makes the Bayou Bliss™ Distylium a great alternative to Boxwood or Holly. Use this dwarf shrub in mass plantings, borders, or low hedges.

Bayou Bliss Distylium Care

Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9

Water regularly until well-established, traditionally around 3 months. Afterward, supplemental watering may be required a couple of times a week. During the second growing season, watering your Bayou Bliss Distylium once a week during dry weather should be sufficient.

Well-draining soil is essential as Distylium can be prone to root rot in poorly-draining soil.

Fertilize the Bayou Bliss Distylium in spring with a slow-release fertilizer to ensure it stays happy and healthy throughout the year.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Bayou Bliss Distylium

For a seamless planting, plant your Bayou Bliss Distylium 2-3 feet apart. Otherwise, space them 4-5+ feet apart to leave space between shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Distylium hybrid 'BLDY01' PP32816
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Disease Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dwarf, Flowering, Winter / Fall Foliage Color
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Accent, Foundation Planting, Hedge
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Spring

Growing Zones : 7, 8, and 9

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Bayou Bliss Distylium

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The attractive soft blue-green fine-textured foliage and compact rounded habit makes the Bayou Bliss™ Distylium a great alternative to Boxwood or Holly. Use this dwarf shrub in mass plantings, borders, or low hedges.

Bayou Bliss Distylium Care

Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9

Water regularly until well-established, traditionally around 3 months. Afterward, supplemental watering may be required a couple of times a week. During the second growing season, watering your Bayou Bliss Distylium once a week during dry weather should be sufficient.

Well-draining soil is essential as Distylium can be prone to root rot in poorly-draining soil.

Fertilize the Bayou Bliss Distylium in spring with a slow-release fertilizer to ensure it stays happy and healthy throughout the year.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
  • 3 Gallon
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