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DICHROA guizhou
White buds, pale blue or pink flowers.
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EvergreenMid-green, pointed leaves with impressed veins
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightHydrangea-like shrub producing open corymbs of flowers in summer followed by clusters of long-lasting blue berries. Flower colour is determined by pH value of soil
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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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Partial shade
DICHROA guizhou
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevil, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), Hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungusPlace of originChina
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a warm, sheltered borderGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost (JI No. 2 or 3)
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf shapeElliptic
(see photos above) Oblong(see photos above) -
Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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