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Dregea sinensis (Chinese dregea )
1 hour care
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3m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dregea sinensis
Other names
Chinese dregea , Wattakaka sinensis, Wattakaka , Watakaka
Genus
Dregea Dregea
Species
D. sinensis - D. sinensis is a tender, twining, evergreen climber with ovate to heart-shaped, dark green leaves, hairy beneath, and, in summer, clusters of fragrant, pink-flushed, white flowers with red-speckled throats.
Dregea sinensis is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are strongly fragrant, particularly in the evening.
Habit
Climbing, Twining
Flower
White, Flushed pink, Spotted in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
General care
Pruning
Tie young shoots to supports until they start to twine. Pruning group 11 after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed, Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Dregea sinensis (Chinese dregea ) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In colder climates, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. Grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Outdoors, grow in a sheltered site in fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, 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
Dregea sinensis
Other names
Chinese dregea , Wattakaka sinensis, Wattakaka , Watakaka
Genus
Dregea Dregea
Species
D. sinensis - D. sinensis is a tender, twining, evergreen climber with ovate to heart-shaped, dark green leaves, hairy beneath, and, in summer, clusters of fragrant, pink-flushed, white flowers with red-speckled throats.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are strongly fragrant, particularly in the evening.
Habit
Climbing, Twining
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Colour
Flower
White, Flushed pink, Spotted in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
General care
Pruning
Tie young shoots to supports until they start to twine. Pruning group 11 after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed, Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Dregea sinensis (Chinese dregea ) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In colder climates, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. Grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Outdoors, grow in a sheltered site in fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, 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
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