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DIPELTA yunnanensis
Cream coloured flowers with orange markings
£30.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Introduced into UK by plant hunter George Forrest in 1910. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Western China. -
DeciduousOvate-lance-shaped, glossy, mid-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Cream
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TubularTo 2.5cm (1in) long
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
4m (12ft)
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Tall ShrubUncommon shrub looking similar to weigela. Arching habit. Corymbs of 1-4 tubular flowers
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
4m (12ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Dipelta - Growing Guide
