Exquisitely fragrant clusters of tubular pinkish-purple and white flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Daphne sericea
Exquisitely fragrant clusters of tubular pinkish-purple and white flowers
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Daphne |
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Species | sericea |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple, white |
Soil | Fertile, Light |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Thymelaeaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Open, Rounded |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost 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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