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
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Daphne |
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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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