In this type of position it is almost maintenance free. It does best in full sun and prefers a neutral soil. This is a slow growing shrub and will take 10 years or more to reach full size.
Daphne Susannae 'Cheriton'. Sometimes our readers ask specific questions which are not covered in the main article above. At the end of that page there is also a form for you to submit any new question or comment you have. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from.
By clicking OK or continuing to use this site you agree to our privacy policy and our use of cookies. Adjust all dates to your locality UK, Ireland, France. Click here. Plants that grow too tall can have their trunks pruned. This will stimulate new branches to form Plants grown indoors will need periods outside to stay healthy, for example 6 months inside then 3 months outside.
Can be propagated. Take stem cuttings, with leaves removed from the lower mm and allow to dry out in a cool place out of direct sunlight before planting. They will take up to 6 months to establish. Strike cuttings in Spring to Summer. Plants can also be grown from suckers or from seed. The sap of some species can cause skin irritation.
Abelia Abelia is an attractive arching 2 - 3 m shrub with small leaves and white to pink bell-shaped flowers during summer and autumn. Let daphne dry out slightly between waterings or, if drainage is poor, plant in a raised bed. Yellow leaves can be a sign of magnesium deficiency. Correct by spraying the plant with 20g of Epsom salts mixed with one litre of water. Aphids and scale can attack the plant and lead to sooty mould.
Pick small bunches of daphne for indoors, as the scent is intensified by warmth. Image: Getty Images. Use a good quality potting mix with water crystals and fertiliser.
Move the plant into the shade over summer, or keep the water up during hot, dry periods as potting mix will dry out more than garden soil. TIP Position flowering potted daphne near windows and doors so the perfume can be enjoyed. If you notice berries growing on daphne plants, remove them straight away, especially if there are small children around. In the case of berries actually being ingested, seek medical attention immediately.
Daphne has pink or white flowers, with some that open pink before fading with time. The leathery leaves can be completely green, or have yellow or white margins. Home How to Grow plants How to grow daphnes. Purple-pink flowers on bare Daphne mezereum stems. Propagating a daphne by layering. Subscribe now. Buy now for spring flowers. Hurry - limited time only. Ends in: 2h 2m 43s. Christmas Wreath-Making.
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