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DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'
Rosy-red flowers in bud opening white in large clusters. Extremely fragrant
Further Reading....
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Bee friendly
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Good to know - flowers on new growth so can bloom through to autumn. A good container subject (JI No.3 compost). Can be pruned with care, can be used as an informal hedge. All daphnes resent transplanting.
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, grey mould(Botrytis), viruses.
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Place of Origin - garden origin. UK. Robin White, Hampshire.
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Scented flowers
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Height - 60-70cm (24-28in)
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Spread - 60-70cm (24-28in)
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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. - slow-growing, compact shrub.
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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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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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich
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Neutral soil preferred
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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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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.
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Daphne - Care Guide
60-70cm (24-28in)
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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.
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