Dichroa 'Long March'

New to us this is a rare, small and compact semi-evergreen shrub which has clusters of silver-pink to blue flowers in summer depending on your soil pH. Dark green, Hydrangea-like leaves.

Requires a warm, very sheltered position and not suitable for cold, exposed areas.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, lime free fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Frost tender. Dichroa 'Long March' 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: Slow.
• Habit: Dichroa 'Long March' grows to be a small, compact, rounded shrub.
  • Height: up to 1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4ft)
  • Spread: 1 m (3 ft)

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