Dichroa febrifuga (Guizhou Group)

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

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. The leaves can sometimes fall during a cold autumn or winter and if so turn yellow or bronze.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, lime-free 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 Dichroa febrifuga can be a fickle and difficult plant, suitable for experienced gardeners only. As such, it is not covered by our normal guarantee.