Dipelta ventricosa

Highly prized amongst those in the know, this rarely seen deciduous hardy large shrub from W. China is covered in May with conspicuous, Weigela like, vibrant deep lilac-pink flowers with pale lips and orange throats, followed by showy, winged, papery fruits. Any reasonable soil in sun or semi-shade. Tough and easy, to 4m tall. Difficult to propagate, hence rarely available, though always in demand.

£30.00