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DAPHNE mezereum 'Rubra'
Commonly known as Mezereon
Scented purplish-red flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduouspale-green to grey-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurplish red -
Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread1m (3ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub. Flowers in lateral clusters of 2-4, to 6mm (less than ½in) across before the leaves. Produces fleshy, spherical red fruit.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
DAPHNE mezereum 'Rubra'
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Additional Features
Good to knowAll daphnes resent transplanting. Attractive to bees and other insects.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses.
Place of originEurope, Caucasus, Turkey, Siberia. -
Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch to keep roots cool.Neutral to acid soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Skin irritant(People & Pets)
Toxic if eaten(People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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