Dichroa febrifuga

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Chinese Quinine A striking Hydrangea-like evergreen shrub, usually with vivid blue flower heads in late Summer and Autumn, followed by iridescent indigo-blue berries. Like Hydrange as the flower colour varies with soil pH, blue on acid soils, becoming pinkish-white on alkaline ones. Not very hardy and needs shelter and winter protection in very cold areas, otherwise quite easy to grow. Often used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Site: ShelteredPosition: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Moist, preferably acid soil Seasons of interest: Flowers in late Summer & AutumnHardiness: Hardy to - 5°CHeight: 6ft (2m) Spread: 8ft (2.5m) Show more