An unusual plant with the purple-pink male petalless flowers on separate plants to the green petalless female flowers. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers May to June. Partial shade. Protect from frost. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Daphniphyllum himalense var. macropodum
An unusual plant with the purple-pink male petalless flowers on separate plants to the green petalless female flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Daphniphyllum |
|---|---|
| Species | himalense |
| Varietry | var. macropodum |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, green |
| Soil | Fertile, Light |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Daphniphyllaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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