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Daphne laureola subsp philippi (Spurge laurel)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.35m
Max height
Max height
1.3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Daphne laureola subsp philippi
Other names
Spurge laurel
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
subsp philippi _ subsp philippi is a slow-growing, spreading, evergreen dwarf shrub with dark-green, shiny, ovate leaves arranged in whorls. In late winter to early spring, it bears clusters of small, pale-yellow, tubular flowers that have a honey-like scent, followed by black berries in autumn.
Daphne laureola subsp philippi is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are honey scented
Habit
Compact, Prostrate
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Flower
Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Winter
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Keep pruning to a minimum to avoid risk of die-back.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne laureola subsp philippi (Spurge laurel) will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 1.3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
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
Spurge laurel
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
subsp philippi _ subsp philippi is a slow-growing, spreading, evergreen dwarf shrub with dark-green, shiny, ovate leaves arranged in whorls. In late winter to early spring, it bears clusters of small, pale-yellow, tubular flowers that have a honey-like scent, followed by black berries in autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are honey scented
Habit
Compact, Prostrate
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Winter
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Keep pruning to a minimum to avoid risk of die-back.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne laureola subsp philippi (Spurge laurel) will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 1.3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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