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DAPHNE mezereum 'Rubra'
Commonly known as Mezereon
Scented purplish-red flowers
Large
£35.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
All daphnes resent transplanting. Attractive to bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses. -
Place of origin
Europe, Caucasus, Turkey, Siberia. -
Deciduouspale-green to grey-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurplish red -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1m (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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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable 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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch to keep roots cool.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1m (3ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
