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Daphne x napolitana (Neapolitan mezereon)
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0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.75m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Daphne x napolitana
Other names
Neapolitan mezereon, Daphne neapolitana
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Species
D. x napolitana - D. x napolitana is a compact, densely-branched, evergreen shrub with narrow, lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of small, fragrant, rose-pink flowers in spring, with flushes from summer to autumn.
Daphne x napolitana is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne x napolitana (Neapolitan mezereon) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full-sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Not consistently hardy in open, exposed situations. 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, West
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 x napolitana
Other names
Neapolitan mezereon, Daphne neapolitana
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Species
D. x napolitana - D. x napolitana is a compact, densely-branched, evergreen shrub with narrow, lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of small, fragrant, rose-pink flowers in spring, with flushes from summer to autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne x napolitana (Neapolitan mezereon) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full-sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Not consistently hardy in open, exposed situations. 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, West
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
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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