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DAPHNE mezereum 'Rubra'

Commonly known as Mezereon

Scented purplish-red flowers

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

Large £27.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 - 5 Litre

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Deciduous - pale-green to grey-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purplish red
Height - 1.2m (4ft)
Spread - 1m (3ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright shrub. Flowers in lateral clusters of 2-4, to 6mm (less than ½in) across before the leaves. Produces fleshy, spherical red fruit.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°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 - - all daphnes resent transplanting. Attractive to bees and other insects.
Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses.
Place of origin - Europe, Caucasus, Turkey, Siberia.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich. Mulch to keep roots cool.
Neutral to acid soil
Neutral to alkaline soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant