Dichroa Round Blue
Botanical
Dichroa versicolor hybrid.
Description
‘Round Blue’ is an exciting new bushy rounded selection of this evergreen Hydrangea relative selected by Glyn Church at Woodleigh Garden, New Plymouth, New Zealand. One of the key features of this selection is how the rounded clusters of true blue star shaped blooms are uniformally placed around the plant giving a cloud effect when in full bloom. This is a key improvement on the species D. versicolor which is terminal flowering. ‘Round Blue’ makes an attractive specimen plant in the home garden or a low maintenance option in the landscape. Best-grown moist fertile acidic soil in part shade. Zone 8-10. 1.8 x 1.8m.
Bloom
Rounded clusters of true blue star shaped blooms. To date no seed has been set in NZ.
Foliage
Fresh evergreen foliage.
Habit
Unique, rounded habit.
Culture
Best grown in moist fertile soil in full sun to part shade.
Hardiness
Hardy. (Zone 8-10 - Recommend testing in lower zones).
Origin
Selected by Glyn Church Woodleigh Garden, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
Protection
Plant Variety Rights asserted.
Propagation
Tip cuttings. License required for propagation.

 

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