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DAPHNE gemmata
Bushy habit and clusters of yellow flowers in late spring to summer followed by red fruits
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Yellow -
Height - 75cm (30in) -
Spread - 75cm (30in)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact shrub. Produces flowers in terminal clusters followed by red beries
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°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 - syn. Wikstroemia gemmata. Wildlife plant - bees -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - China -
Flower Shape - Trumpet
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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 - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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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
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