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  • DAPHNE gemmata
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    DAPHNE gemmata

    Bushy habit and clusters of yellow flowers in late spring to summer followed by red fruits
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. Wikstroemia gemmata. Wildlife plant - bees
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Deciduous
      leaves to 8cm (3in) long
    • Yellow
    • Trumpet
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Cottage garden
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      75cm (30in)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact shrub. Produces flowers in terminal clusters followed by red beries
    • 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 - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • skin irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      75cm (30in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        75cm (30in)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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