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Daphne odora f. alba

Daphne odora f. alba

Genus: Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae

About this plant

A compact, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and tight clusters of very fragrant, white flowers from late winter to early spring, followed by red berries

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Resents transplanting. See daphne cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by grafting

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years