A compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, notched at the tips. Clusters of fragrant purple outside, white within flowers, followed by red fruit. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers March to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Daphne tangutica Retusa Group
A compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, notched at the tips. Clusters of fragrant purple outside, white within flowers, followed by red fruit.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Daphne |
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Species | tangutica |
Varietry | Retusa Group |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple, white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Thymelaeaceae |
Spread | 75cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Dwarf |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | June |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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