Dichroa febrifuga (Chinese Quinine)
Botanical Information
Family | Hydrangeaceae |
Genus | Dichroa |
Species | febrifuga |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to South-Eastern Asia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a to 9b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -5 to 1 |
Temperature (°F) | 23 to 34 |
Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
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. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. |
Cultivation | Deep, rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Habitat | D. febrigua grows in forest margins in Eastern Asia. |