BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Available spring/summer 2012

Description

An outstanding plant which is native to China, Dipelta floribunda has strong, upright stems bearing clusters of lightly fragrant, funnel-shaped, pale-pink flowers with yellow throats in late spring or early summer.

These flowers are a little similar in appearance to those of a Weigela and very beautiful. The leaves are pale green and interesting, flaking bark develops as the plant becomes mature.

Features

• Common name: Rosy Dipelta.
• Position: Full Sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Dipelta floribunda requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large, branching shrub with a somewhat upright habit.
  • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Spread: 3 m (9 ft).
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