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Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst' (Japan daphne 'Sweet Amethyst')
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per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst'
Other names
Japan daphne 'Sweet Amethyst', Winter daphne 'Sweet Amethyst'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
'Sweet Amethyst' _ 'Sweet Amethyst' is a bushy, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub bearing leathery, glossy, lance-shaped, dark green leaves, paler beneath, and rounded clusters of tubular, strongly fragrant, pale pink to purple-pink flowers blooming along the stems in spring.
Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Flower
Purple-pink in Spring; Purple-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Prune minimally since this plant is prone to die-back.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst' (Japan daphne 'Sweet Amethyst') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Does not like being transplanted.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst'
Other names
Japan daphne 'Sweet Amethyst', Winter daphne 'Sweet Amethyst'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
'Sweet Amethyst' _ 'Sweet Amethyst' is a bushy, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub bearing leathery, glossy, lance-shaped, dark green leaves, paler beneath, and rounded clusters of tubular, strongly fragrant, pale pink to purple-pink flowers blooming along the stems in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink in Spring; Purple-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Prune minimally since this plant is prone to die-back.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne odora 'Sweet Amethyst' (Japan daphne 'Sweet Amethyst') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Does not like being transplanted.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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