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DAPHNE 'Spring Beauty'
Flowers tinged pink. Glorious scent
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
D. sureil x D. bholua. All daphnes resent transplanting. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, grey mould (Botrytis), viruses -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Bred by Robin White, Hampshire, UK -
EvergreenNarrowly elliptic to inversely lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White
Tinged pink -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Tall ShrubProduces terminal clusters of 7-15 flowers to 1cm (½in) across
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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.
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowersRichly fragrant
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich and not dry. Mulch to keep roots cool
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Neutral to acid soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
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