Matt's reply is right on. If you want it to trail over a landscape feature or a pot edge, let it go unstaked. In the ground, a staked specimen...
The Ryusen here are leafed out brilliant green and blooming very heavy this year, North of Atlanta. Beautiful right now.
I think you'll love it. Nice structure to start with.
If your Ryusen (US Plant Patent #18501) is the height you want it now, then remove the stake. If you want it to be taller, continue staking the...