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DAPHNE odora f.alba

Commonly known as Winter daphne

(var leucantha) - pure white flowered form

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

£35.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

3 Litre

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Evergreen - leathery, glossy, dark green leaves to 8cm (3in) long
White
Height - to 1.5m (5ft)
Spread - to 1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - rounded shrub. Flowers, mainly in terminal clusters of 10-15 or more, to 1.5cm (½in) across. Produces fleshy, red spherical 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
Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses
Place of origin - China, Japan
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Oblanceolate - 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 - - very fragrant
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich but not dry. Mulch to keep roots cool
Neutral to acid soil
Neutral to alkaline soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -