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DAPHNE 'Perfume Princess'
Large clusters of very fragrant white flowers with a hint of pink at the centre
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - elliptic to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White - tinged pink at centre -
Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 1m (3ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright, slighly spreading shrub. Produces pink-white florets in clusters to 6cm (2½in), across along the stem in older plants, from dark pink buds
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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 - - an odora and bholua cross. Early and long-flowering. Australia Nursery and Garden Industry award Plant of the Year 2016. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, grey mould(Botrytis), viruses -
Place of origin - garden origin. Mark Jury. New Zealand -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - very fragrant
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
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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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