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Products > Diplolaena angustifolia 'Orange Urchin'   Diplolaena angustifolia 'Orange Urchin' - Yanchep Rose Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [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 if 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 information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Diplolaena 'Orange Urchin'.     [MORE INFO]