Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today!
Last order date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is Thursday 19th December, and Click/Collect is Friday 19th December, with collection available until the 23rd.
DAPHNE albowiana
A daphne for a shady area with clusters of extremely fragrant spidery, starry yellow flowers and red fruits
Further Reading....
-
Evergreen - large, bright green glossy leaves
-
Yellow -
Height - 1m (39in) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
-
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
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 - a larger daphne, a good plant for the woodland garden. All daphnes resent transplanting -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, grey mould(Botrytis), viruses -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
-
Seasonal Interest - Spring
-
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
-
Wildlife - Bee friendly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
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
Garden Goodies
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
Garden Goodies
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
Items you may also need...
Share this page
