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. |
Photographs
Dichroa febrifuga, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Dichroa febrifuga, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Dichroa febrifuga, flower. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Dichroa febrifuga, form. Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Dichroa febrifuga, flower. Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Dichroa febrifuga, flower. Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.