DAPHNE albowiana

A daphne for a shady area with clusters of extremely fragrant spidery, starry yellow flowers and red fruits

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£20.00 each

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1 to 1.5 Litre

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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) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Pruning group 5 - Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

RHS group 8
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
Wildlife - Bee friendly -