DICHROA
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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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
From the hydrangea family. Name refers to the often 2-toned flowers. -
Place of origin
Eastern and southeastern Asia. -
Evergreen
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant 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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Dichroa - Growing Guide