Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra

Fine Cut Foliage
Low Spreading Habit
Warm Fall Color

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Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra

Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra is a low-spreading deciduous shrub with finely cut, crinkled foliage, arching stems, small white flowers, and attractive fall color. Its graceful groundcover-like habit makes it useful for slopes, walls, foundations, woodland edges, and mixed shrub borders.

Why choose Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra?

Choose Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra for soft texture, low coverage, and easy landscape versatility. This cultivar has a naturally spreading form that can drape over walls, soften hard edges, or fill broad areas where a taller shrub would feel too heavy. Its dissected foliage gives plantings a refined, lace-like look through the growing season, while early summer flowers and fall color add extra seasonal interest. It is especially useful for mass plantings, foundation fronts, slopes, and informal garden edges.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Neillia incisa ‘Crispa’
Common Name: Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Low, spreading, mounded to prostrate shrub with arching stems

Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra Additional Information

Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra, also commonly listed under the older botanical name Stephanandra incisa ‘Crispa’, is valued most for its finely divided, crinkled green foliage and spreading branch structure. Small white flowers appear in early summer, adding a light, airy accent without overpowering the plant’s soft foliage texture. As the season changes, the leaves may develop attractive yellow, orange, bronze, or reddish fall tones before dropping for winter.

This deciduous shrub usually stays low, often around 2 to 3 feet tall, while spreading wider over time as stems arch outward and may root where they touch the soil. Its habit makes it a strong choice for slopes, raised beds, retaining walls, woodland-style borders, and foundation fronts. Prune lightly after flowering or in early spring as needed to remove damaged growth, control spread, or refresh the plant’s natural layered form.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill firmly, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially on sunny slopes, near walls, or in fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch mulch layer around the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce weeds. Keep mulch slightly away from the crown and main stems.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly in early spring or shortly after flowering to shape the plant, remove winter-damaged stems, and manage its spreading habit. Older stems can be thinned to refresh dense growth.

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FAQs

How big does Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra get?
Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra typically grows about 2–3 feet tall and spreads wider, often reaching 3–6 feet across depending on site conditions and how much room it is given.
Does Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra bloom?
Yes. It can produce small white flowers in late spring to early summer, but it is mainly grown for its finely cut foliage, arching habit, and attractive fall color.
Where should I use Crispa Cutleaf Stephanandra in the landscape?
It works well on slopes, along retaining walls, in foundation beds, mixed borders, and naturalized plantings where a low, spreading shrub can soften edges and cover ground gracefully.

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Lush Foliage
Partial Shade
Plant Spacing

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'
Bloom Time	Late Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Flower Color	White
Family	Rosaceae
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#1 Container, #2 Container

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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