red winter daphne

Grow in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained but not dry soil in sun or partial shade. Mulch to keep roots cool. Daphnes resent transplanting. Further daphne cultivation advice

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 8; keep pruning to a minimum

Take nodal stem-tip greenwood and semi-ripe cuttings just as the base begins to firm up. Hormone rooting compound, a free-draining compost and bottom heat of 15°C (59°F) will improve rooting. Layering of shoots take a year to become well rooted

Aphids and scale insects may be a problem

May be affected by grey moulds, leaf spot and a virus