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Products > Diplolaena angustifolia 'Orange Urchin'   Diplolaena angustifolia 'Orange Urchin' - Yanchep Rose THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ONLY - WE NO LONGER GROW THIS PLANT  [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Flower Color: Cream & Red Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Height: 3-4 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F Diplolaena angustifolia 'Orange Urchin' (Yanchep Rose) - This small bushy shrub from Western Australia grows to 3 to 5 feet tall. It has narrow olive green leaves with dense rusty hairs on the underside. In late winter through early spring appear the pendant 1 1/2" wide flowers that have a double row of short greenish cream colored petal-like bracts and large brushes of pale orange stamens. The whole effect is a bit like looking at a upside down sea urchin. Plant in well drained soils in full sun (coastal) to light shade with little irrigation - can tolerate regular watering if drainage is very good. Tolerates alkaline soils and coastal garden settings it given some protection from direct sea spray. Does best in near frost free locations as temperatures below 26° F are liable to freeze back plant before flowering. An unusual and showy plant that is good mixed with other drought tolerant plants or used as a container plant. Diplolaena angustifolia was introduced through the UCSC Koala Blooms Australian Plant Introduction Program in fall 2005. Diplolaena from Greek "diploos" meaning double and "chlaina" meaning a cloak in reference to the double row of bracts that envelope the flower.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]