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Beginner
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1m
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1m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Daphne x burkwoodii 'Somerset'
Other names: Burkwood daphne 'Somerset'
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Genus: Daphne
Variety or cultivar: 'Somerset' _ 'Somerset' is a small, semi-evergreen shrub with mid-green leaves. It bears clusters of small, fragrant, purplish-pink flowers in late spring.
Daphne x burkwoodii 'Somerset' is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Purplish-pink in Spring
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Compact
Toxicity: All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Plant with:
Phygelius capensis (Cape figwort)
Daphne x burkwoodii 'Somerset' (Burkwood daphne 'Somerset') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in shelter. Does not respond well to transplanting.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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