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DICHROA
Genus of about 12 species of hydrangea-like shrubs from woodlands in the Himalayas, India to China and south to New Guinea.
D. febrifuga is commonly applied to a natural hybrid between Hydrangea macrophylla and Dichroa febrifuga originating from hillsides and mountain valleys in China and Vietnam and is included in the genus x Didrangea as x D. versicolor.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
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Additional Features
Good to knowFrom the hydrangea family. Name refers to the often 2-toned flowers.
Place of originEastern and southeastern Asia.
Dichroa - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of DICHROA
DICHROA febrifuga
Blue evergreen hydrangea, Chinese quinine
a rare hydrangea-like plant with starry blue or pink flowers with prominent stamens. Suitable for the greenhouse in colder areas
DICHROA guizhou
white buds, pale blue or pink flowers.
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00
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AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
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