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Products > Diplolaena angustifolia 'Orange Urchin'
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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 |
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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 provided on this page is based on the research we have conducted about this plant in our nursery library, from what we have found about it on reliable online sources, as well as from observations of our nursery crops of this plant as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens. We also will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Diplolaena angustifolia 'Orange Urchin'. |
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