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DAPHNE pontica
Clusters of scented yellowish-green flowers and blue-black fruits
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - pointed, oval, glossy dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in).
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Green - yellowish green
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Height - 1m (3ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - spreading shrub. Flowers, to 2cm (¾in), in pairs of up to 10 are produced at the base of overlapping shoots.
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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) -
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Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin. -
Additional Features - Good to know - all daphnes resent transplanting. Attractive to bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses. -
Place of origin - southeastern Europe, northern Turkey, southeastern Bulgaria, Caucasus. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers
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Seasonal Interest - Spring
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - humus rich but not dry. 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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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
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1m (3ft)
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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
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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
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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