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.

D. mezereum, Mezereon, is the native. Found in woods on calcareous soils is very rare.

Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Evergreen
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Grown for their tubular, usually very fragrant, flowers in colours varying from red-purple to pink, white, yellow, lavender-pink and lilac.
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses.
    Place of origin
    Europe and northern Africa.
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus rich but not dry. Mulch to keep roots cool.
    Neutral soil preferred
    To slightly alkaline or slightly acidic
  • Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
    Skin irritant
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    Toxic if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide

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DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'

DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'

rosy-red flowers in bud opening white in large clusters. Extremely fragrant

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DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Pink Fragrance'

DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Pink Fragrance'

pink highly fragrant flowers blooming over an exceptionally long period. Compact habit

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DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Summer Ice'

DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Summer Ice'

blue-green leaves edged with creamy-white. Fragrant white flowers tinged with pink

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