BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A rare and evergreen, Hydrangea-like shrub native to parts of China and south-east Asia, Dichroa febrifuga has eye-catching dark blue flowers in summer followed by dark blue fruit later in autumn. The leaves are large and dark green in colour.

Dichroa febrifuga requires a very warm, sheltered position in sun or light shade and grows to be a small garden shrub in the United Kingdom.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (30 - 40 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Frost tender. Dichroa febrifuga REQUIRES significant winter protection and can suffer damage in severe cold. It can be grown successfully in a cold conservatory.
• Flowering Period: July - August.
• Flower Colour: Blue.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Dichroa febrifuga grows to be a small or eventually medium sized, rounded shrub.
  • Height: up to 2 m (6 ft)
  • Spread: 2 m (6 ft)

• Important: Please also note that although we usually guarantee plants for a year after purchase, we will not replace a Dichroa febrifuga which is damaged or killed by severe cold.