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Dichroa febrifuga (Chinese quinine)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
3m
Max height
Max height
1.8m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dichroa febrifuga
Other names
Chinese quinine, Evergreen hydrangea, Fever flower, Blue evergreen hydrangea, False hydrangea
Genus
Dichroa Dichroa
Species
D. febrifuga - D. febrifuga is a compact, rounded, tender evergreen shrub with elliptic, pointed, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of blue and white flowers in summer followed by spherical, blue fruit.
Dichroa febrifuga is: Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Compact
Toxicity
Used in traditional Chinese medicine though reported to be mildly toxic.
Flower
Blue, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Dichroa febrifuga (Chinese quinine) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.8m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Banks and Slopes, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moist, acid soil in partial shade. In cold areas, overwinter indoors. Soil pH affect flower colour. Flowers are darker in acid soil and lilac or pale blue in alkaline.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Dichroa febrifuga
Other names
Chinese quinine, Evergreen hydrangea, Fever flower, Blue evergreen hydrangea, False hydrangea
Genus
Dichroa Dichroa
Species
D. febrifuga - D. febrifuga is a compact, rounded, tender evergreen shrub with elliptic, pointed, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of blue and white flowers in summer followed by spherical, blue fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Compact
Toxicity
Used in traditional Chinese medicine though reported to be mildly toxic.
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Colour
Flower
Blue, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Dichroa febrifuga (Chinese quinine) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.8m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Banks and Slopes, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moist, acid soil in partial shade. In cold areas, overwinter indoors. Soil pH affect flower colour. Flowers are darker in acid soil and lilac or pale blue in alkaline.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
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| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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