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The Nursery will be open as normal during the Christmas period, except Bank Holidays, and will be closing at 1.30pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

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    DAPHNE
    DAPHNE pontica
    DAPHNE pontica
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    DAPHNE pontica

    Clusters of scented yellowish-green flowers and blue-black fruits
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    2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £35.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      All daphnes resent transplanting. Attractive to bees and other insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Europe, northern Turkey, southeastern Bulgaria, Caucasus.
    • Evergreen
      Pointed, glossy dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in).
    • Green
      Yellowish green
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      1m (39in))
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Spreading shrub. Flowers, to 2cm (¾in), in pairs of up to 10 are produced at the base of overlapping shoots.
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus rich but not dry. Mulch to keep roots cool.
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in))
      		 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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    £8.50
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    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
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    500 ml
    £8.00
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