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DAPHNE
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.
D. mezereum, Mezereon, is the native. Found in woods on calcareous soils is very rare.
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their tubular, usually very fragrant, flowers in colours varying from red-purple to pink, white, yellow, lavender-pink and lilac.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses.
Place of originEurope and northern Africa. -
Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus rich but not dry. Mulch to keep roots cool.Neutral soil preferredTo slightly alkaline or slightly acidic
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Skin irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Toxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Buy Varieties of DAPHNE
DAPHNE 'Spring Beauty'
flowers tinged pink. Glorious scent
DAPHNE tangutica
clusters of fragrant white flowers tinged purple on the inside
DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'
rosy-red flowers in bud opening white in large clusters. Extremely fragrant
Gift-wrapping available
DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Pink Fragrance'
pink highly fragrant flowers blooming over an exceptionally long period. Compact habit
Gift-wrapping available
DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Summer Ice'
blue-green leaves edged with creamy-white. Fragrant white flowers tinged with pink
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