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daphne 'Spring Herald'

Daphne 'Spring Herald'

Genus: Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae

About this plant

'Spring Herald' is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and small, white, scented flowers appearing from mid-winter to late spring

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Alkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West 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 1 or 8; keep to a minimum

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be subject to leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years