Daphne x napolitana
Neapolitan mezereon, Daphne neapolitana
Daphne Daphne
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
Flowers are fragrant.
Compact
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Leaf spot Leaf spot
Grafting, Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Daphne x napolitana (Neapolitan mezereon) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Rock
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Daphne x napolitana
Neapolitan mezereon, Daphne neapolitana
Daphne Daphne
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.
Evergreen
Flowers are fragrant.
Compact
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden.
Add your own photos, notes, get monthly email reminders on how to care for your plants, and connect with other gardeners. Get started now.
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Grafting, Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Create a free SHOOT account and get instant access to expert care advice for this and other plants in your garden.
You'll also receive handy monthly email reminders of what needs doing. Create your free account.
Daphne x napolitana (Neapolitan mezereon) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 10-20 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Rock
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
In order to add a note on this plant, please add this plant to your plant lists.
This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
To add ? to your lists,
login to your account or subscribe.
Find out more about plant lists here
or Login
To add notes for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To add images for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To check if this plant is suitable for your garden first login to your account or subscribe.
or Login