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Dipelta ventricosa
Dipelta ventricosa
Dipelta ventricosa
Dipelta ventricosa
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Dipelta ventricosa is a deciduous shrub, rare in cultivation, related to Weigela and Kolkwitzia, with possibly greater ornamental value. It captivates with its spring flowering in clusters of small, richly coloured campanulate flowers in shades of lilac-pink with a bright orange throat that appear on the plant alongside a decorative fruiting, adorned with round, pink bracts. Just like its famous cousins, the rare Dipelta is easy-to-grow in ordinary, moist, even chalky soil. It deserves to be discovered and planted as a specimen but also integrates very well into a group of plants or romantic borders, a flowering hedge, or simply the garden of a plant enthusiast.
Originally from western and central China, the Dipelta ventricosa was introduced to England in 1904 and later distinguished by the Royal Horticultural Society. It belongs to the caprifoliaceae family. This lime-loving shrub has a widely bushy habit and reaches an average of 3m (9 ft 10 in) in all directions, sometimes much more. Flowering occurs in May, in the axils of the leaves and at the end of the branches, in the form of corymbs of 3 flowers. Each bell-shaped flower, is swollen at the base and equipped with two papery, round bracts, 2cm (0.8 in) wide, rich lilac-pink on the outside, lighter on the inside and illuminated by an orange throat. This flowering, unlike that of Dipelta floribunda, is not scented. It is quickly followed by the formation of curious fruits, surrounded by two pretty pink bracts veined with carmine. The deciduous foliage is composed of simple leaves with entire margins arranged oppositely. They are medium green, ovate-lanceolate and have a petiole. Note that the leaves of this species are smaller and narrower than those of Dipelta floribunda.
Hardy to at least -15°C, the Dipelta ventricosa is undoubtedly the most beautiful representative of the genus, even if it lacks fragrance. It thrives in sunny or semi-shaded positions, in moist but well-drained soil. Its unusual and delightful flowering and fruiting surpass in beauty those of its cousins Diervillea, Kolkwitzia, and Weigela, which it also blends well with, in the garden. Plant it as a specimen in front of a mass of larger shrubs with staggered flowering or autumn foliage. In a mass planting give it companions such as Neilia affinis, Hydrangea anomala, and Viburnum, which grow alongside it in the Chinese mountains. Or variegated dogwoods, spireas, ornamental brambles, or a simple mock orange for fragrance. In the background, the very dark foliage of hollies or yews will form a beautiful backdrop for its exotic flowering and provide decoration in winter.
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Hardy to at least -15°C (5 °F), Dipelta ventricosa thrives in sunny or partially shaded locations, away from intense rays. Plant it in a deep, ordinary, moist but well-drained soil, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, from October to March (excluding the freezing period). This bush requires little maintenance: regular watering during the first few months to help it establish, and then in dry summers during the first 2 or 3 years. You can prune the branches just after flowering to control its size if you wish.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.