Daphne

Clusters of fragrant, red-purple flowers from December to March and lustrous, deep green leaves with irregular yellow margins. The handsome variegated foliage of this evergreen shrub is guaranteed to brighten the winter garden. To appreciate the intoxicating scent it's best planted towards the front of a sunny, sheltered border close to an entrance or path.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soilRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: December to March Flower colour: red-purpleOther features: all parts of the plant including the seed are highly toxic if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation; the flowers are followed by spherical, red fruitHardiness: borderline hardinessGarden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is very susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering lightly trim back to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habitThis plant is featured in the Scented Border. Click here to view the ready-made border design
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