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Dichroa febrifuga


Chinese Quinine




Origin:  Native to South-Eastern Asia.
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Dichroa
Species
febrifuga
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
9a to 9b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
9a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3
Temperature (°C)
-5 to 1
Temperature (°F)
23 to 34
Height
2.5 - 4 m
Spread
2.5 - 4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
General Description
An organized-looking shrub with dark green leaves. Flowers in the summer producing pink followed by blue berries.
Landscape
Courtyards, flower borders, wall side borders, patios, and containers.
Cultivation
Deep, rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
D. febrifuga grows in forest margins in Eastern Asia.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
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