Spurge Laurel. A semi-prostrate, mildly suckering, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of slightly fragrant pale green to yellow-green flowers, followed by black fruit. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers February to March. Fruits April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Daphne laureola ssp. philippi
A semi-prostrate, mildly suckering, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of slightly fragrant pale green to yellow-green flowers, followed by black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Daphne |
|---|---|
| Species | laureola |
| Varietry | ssp. philippi |
| Common Name | Spurge Laurel |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Semi-prostrate |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | April |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Abutilon ‘Cannington Carol’ (v)
Beautiful red or orange bell shaped flowers look stunning against the variegated foliage.
Abutilon vitifolium ‘Veronica Tennant’
A large deciduous shrub with grey-felted shoots. Grey-hairy leaves, mauve saucer shaped flowers on long stalks.
Abelia floribunda
An arching evergreen shrub with pendent tubular cerise flowers.
Abutilon ‘Ashford Red’
An erect to spreading evergreen shrub with green leaves. Bearing bell-shaped pendent red flowers.
Abelia chinensis
A deciduous spreading shrub with funnel-shaped white flowers.
Abelia x grandiflora
A semi-evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers tinged with pink.
Abelia x grandiflora ‘Goldsport’
A semi-evergreen shrub with yellow foliage. Flowers white with a pink tinge.
Abelia engleriana
A deciduous spreading shrub with bright green leaves and funnel-shaped rose-red flowers in summer.