Exquisitely fragrant clusters of tubular purplish-pink flowers. The lance shaped leaves are attractively suffused purple. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Daphne x houtteana
Exquisitely fragrant clusters of tubular purplish-pink flowers. The lance shaped leaves are attractively suffused purple
Additional information
| Generic | Daphne |
|---|---|
| Species | x houtteana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile, Light |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border, Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Grafting |
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