Deinanthe bifida is a perennial in the Hydrangeaceae that thrives in full shade and sheltered spots. It remains compact at about 0.4 m high and prefers moist but well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Native to Japan, it suits woodland and shaded garden sites. Use it where a low, leafy ground cover is required.

False Hydrangea (Deinanthe bifida) is a shade-loving perennial for moist, sandy or loamy soils in sheltered UK gardens.

Deinanthe is a genus consisting of a few species of rare herbaceous-habit rhizomatous plants found in the mountain woodlands of East Asia, ranging from China to Japan. They are handsome clump-forming perennials good for shade, woodland and rock gardens.

Deinanthe bifida

False Hydrangea | Deinanthe bifida

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