Daphne pontica
Twin-flowered daphne, Pontic daphne
Daphne Daphne
D. pontica - D. pontica is a rounded to spreading, evergreen shrub with ovate, glossy, pointed, dark green leaves and, in spring, clusters of fragrant, yellow-green flowers with lobed, pointed petal tips. Flowers are followed by fleshy, oval, black fruit.
Daphne pontica is: Evergreen
Flowers are fragrant.
Spreading, Rounded
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Yellow-green in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Virus , Grey mould Virus , Grey mould
Pruning group 1 or 8. Keep pruning to a minimum.
Seed, Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Daphne pontica (Twin-flowered daphne) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Planted in groups, Low Maintenance, Rock, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates shade. Resents transplanting. Keep roots cool with mulch.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Daphne pontica
Twin-flowered daphne, Pontic daphne
Daphne Daphne
D. pontica - D. pontica is a rounded to spreading, evergreen shrub with ovate, glossy, pointed, dark green leaves and, in spring, clusters of fragrant, yellow-green flowers with lobed, pointed petal tips. Flowers are followed by fleshy, oval, black fruit.
Evergreen
Flowers are fragrant.
Spreading, Rounded
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
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Yellow-green in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Pruning group 1 or 8. Keep pruning to a minimum.
Seed, Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Daphne pontica (Twin-flowered daphne) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Planted in groups, Low Maintenance, Rock, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates shade. Resents transplanting. Keep roots cool with mulch.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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