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Daphne laureola subsp. philippi (Dwarf spurge laurel)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Daphne laureola subsp. philippi
Other names
Dwarf spurge laurel, Daphne laureola 'Philippi'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Species
D. laureola subsp. philippi - D. laureola subsp. philippi is a semi-prostrate, rounded to spreading, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, oblong to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and clusters of lightly fragrant, yellow-green to pale green flowers from late winter into spring.
Daphne laureola subsp. philippi is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Prostrate
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Grey mould , Virus Grey mould , Virus
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 8. Keep pruning to a minimum to avoid risk of die-back.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne laureola subsp. philippi (Dwarf spurge laurel) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Mulch to keep roots cool. Tolerates deep shade. Does not tolerate root disturbance.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Daphne laureola subsp. philippi
Other names
Dwarf spurge laurel, Daphne laureola 'Philippi'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Species
D. laureola subsp. philippi - D. laureola subsp. philippi is a semi-prostrate, rounded to spreading, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, oblong to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and clusters of lightly fragrant, yellow-green to pale green flowers from late winter into spring.
Native to
Pyrenees
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Prostrate
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 8. Keep pruning to a minimum to avoid risk of die-back.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne laureola subsp. philippi (Dwarf spurge laurel) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Mulch to keep roots cool. Tolerates deep shade. Does not tolerate root disturbance.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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