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jewelled daphne

Daphne gemmata

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae

About this plant

D. gemmata is a compact, deciduous shrub, to about 75cm, with bright green leaves. Scented, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters in mid- to late spring, followed by red berries

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, but not dry, soil in sun or part shade. Mulch to keep roots cool and protect from cold, drying winds. See daphne cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1. Pruning is best kept to a minimum

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, softwood cuttings from spring to early summer, semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layering from late spring to early summer

Pests

Aphids may be troublesome

Diseases

Vulnerable to grey moulds (Botrytis) and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoorSubmerged AquaticWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years