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Daphne
Daphne mezereum Rubra
This is a much-loved, cottage garden favourite which bursts into life with an explosion of colour in February. It bears masses of fragrant, pink or purplish flowers which are borne in clusters and smother the strongly upright, bare branches in late winter and early spring. It is perfect for a shrub border or woodland garden with well-drained, humus-rich soil. Pruning is not required and, once established, it requires very little care and attention.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
A humus-rich, well-drained soil
Rate of Growth:
Slow to average
Flowering Period:
February to March
Flower Colour:
Pink or purple
Other Features:
Light green leaves which are produces as the flowers begin to disappear
Hardiness:
Frost Hardy: stands a temperatures down to -5°C
Garden Care:
As the main soil requirement is humus, peat should be incorporated into the planting hole. Pruning is not normally required and hard pruning should be avoided. Damaged wood can be removed after flowering.
Eventual Height: 1.5m
Eventual Spread:
1.5m
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7.5 litre pot |
40-45cm |
£21.95 |
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