Dichroa daimingshanensis

A very unusual semi-evergreen shrub native to parts of China with eye-catching clusters of blue (or purple-pink flowers depending on soil pH). The leaves are large and dark green. In a cold winter if the leaves do fall they develop purple and orange tints. The Flowers are followed by dark bluish fruit later in the year once established. Generally a little more compact than the similar Dichroa febrifuga once established.

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

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, lime free fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Frost tender. Dichroa daimingshanensis 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 in acid soils (purple-pink in neutral soils).
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Dichroa daimingshanensis grows to be a small or eventually medium sized, rounded shrub.
  • Height: up to 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5ft)
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)

• Important: Please also note that Dichroa daimingshanensis can be a fickle and difficult plant, suitable for experienced gardeners only. As such, it is not covered by our normal guarantee.