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daphne 'Royal Crown' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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daphne 'Royal Crown'

Daphne gemmata 'Royal Crown'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae

About this plant

'Royal Crown' is a compact, rounded shrub to about 75cm with smooth, bright green, oval leaves. Small clusters of trumpet-shaped, scented, butter-yellow flowers appear in late spring and early summer followed by bright 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 FacingSouth FacingEast 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 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 and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

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