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DAPHNE
Daphnes require good, rich, loamy soil and good drainage is essential for success.
Genus of about 100 species of deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen shrubs from Europe, northern Africa and temperate and subtropical Asia.
Their main attraction is the clusters of usually heavily scented flowers. Some have variegated leaves. They can be grown in borders, rock gardens and in a woodland setting.
The "Eternal" series are a result of a successful 30 year breeding programme to produce a free-flowering Daphne more tolerant of a wide range of soil and garden conditions.
All are attractive to bees and other insects, the earlier bloomers being particularly useful.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - large, bright green glossy leaves
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Yellow
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Height - 1m (39in)
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Spread - 1m (39in)
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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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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Additional Features - Good to know - - a larger daphne, a good plant for the woodland garden. All daphnes resent transplanting.
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, grey mould(Botrytis), viruses
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Oblanceolate - see photos above
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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 -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of DAPHNE

DAPHNE bholua 'Limpsfield' >
Purple-pink in bud, opening paler with white to purple tones. Richly scented and floriferous

DAPHNE bholua 'Mary Rose' >
Deep purple-pink, darker in bud. Comparatively large flowers and highly scented

DAPHNE cneorum >
Commonly known as: Garland flower.
Abundant clusters of strongly scented rose-pink or white flowers. Slow growing and must have well-drained but not dry soil

DAPHNE gemmata >
Bushy habit and clusters of yellow flowers in late spring to summer followed by red fruits

DAPHNE 'Guardsman' >
Upright habit. Rich pink fragrant flowers in spring followed by bright red fruit in summer

DAPHNE laureola subsp. philippi >
Commonly known as: Spurge laurel.
Fragrant yellow-green flowers beneath polished green leaves. Semi-prostrate habit

DAPHNE odora 'Aureomarginata' >
Commonly known as: Winter daphne.
Leaves have a yellow margin which becomes creamy-white with age

DAPHNE odora 'Cameo' >
Commonly known as: Winter Daphne.
Richly scented pale pink flowers from purple-pink buds in spring

DAPHNE odora 'Mae-jima' >
Commonly known as: Winter daphne.
Compact habit and attractive creamy-yellow edged green leaves. Profuse dark pink, strongly fragrant flowers

DAPHNE odora 'Marianni' >
Commonly known as: Winter daphne.
('Rogbret'). - green leaves with broad golden yellow margins. Very fragrant tubular pink flowers in late winter, early spring

DAPHNE 'Perfume Princess' >
Large clusters of very fragrant white flowers with a hint of pink at the centre


DAPHNE x susannae 'Cheriton' >
A hybrid between D.arbuscula and D.collina which, although a small shrub, exhibits hybrid vigour. Dark purple flowers in the summer


DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance' >
Rosy-red flowers in bud opening white in large clusters. Extremely fragrant

DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Pink Fragrance' >
Pink highly fragrant flowers blooming over an exceptionally long period. Compact habit
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