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DIPELTA
All Flower APR-MAY
Genus of 4 species of deciduous shrubs found in scrub and woodland in central and western China.
Flowers rather like weigela, with a light scent.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - oval to lance-shaped leaves are produced in opposite pairs.
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Tall Shrub
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Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - grown for their peeling bark and fragrant tubular or bell-shaped flowers. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - western and central China. -
Is Scented Plant - Scented flowers
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Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Fertile well drained soil
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Dipelta - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of DIPELTA
DIPELTA floribunda >
Commonly known as: Rosy dipelta.
Fragrant weigela-like flowers which are pink flushed yellow at the throat. An underrated plant
DIPELTA ventricosa >
Spring flowering shrub with lilac-rose flowers that have curiously swollen bases
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
