DICHROA guizhou
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DICHROA guizhou
White buds, pale blue or pink flowers.
£20.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevil, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), Hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus -
Place of origin
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EvergreenMid-green, pointed leaves with impressed veins
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BorderSuits a warm, sheltered border
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Greenhouse / 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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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (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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Pruning group 5
Suitable 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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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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