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    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.

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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
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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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    Varieties

    DICHROA febrifuga
    Chinese quinine
    A rare hydrangea-like plant with starry blue or pink flowers with prominent stamens. Suitable for the greenhouse in colder areas
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DICHROA guizhou
    White buds, pale blue or pink flowers.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £20.00

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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