jewelled daphne

How to Grow and Care for jewelled daphne

jewelled daphne · Daphne gemmata

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, but not dry, soil in sun or part shade. Mulch to keep roots cool and protect from cold, drying winds. See daphne cultivation

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but perfectly drainedSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing jewelled daphne

jewelled daphne
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist but perfectly drained
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingLight feed in spring only, avoid heavy fertilizing
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, but not dry, soil in sun or part shade. Mulch to keep roots cool and protect from cold, drying winds. See daphne cultivation

How to Water jewelled daphne?

Keep soil evenly moist but perfectly drained

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for jewelled daphne?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for jewelled daphne?

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What Soil Is Best for jewelled daphne?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for jewelled daphne?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize jewelled daphne?

Light feed in spring only, avoid heavy fertilizing

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How to Prune jewelled daphne?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering. Keep pruning to a minimum.

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How to Propagate jewelled daphne?

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, softwood cuttings from spring to early summer, semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layering from late spring to early summer

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How to Transplant jewelled daphne?

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How to Care for jewelled daphne in Winter?

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How to Plant jewelled daphne?

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, but not dry, soil in sun or part shade. Mulch to keep roots cool and protect from cold, drying winds. See daphne cultivation

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How to Repot jewelled daphne?

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How to Harvest jewelled daphne?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), phytophthora root rot, fungal leaf spot and virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of jewelled daphne

TOXIC if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

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Attributes of jewelled daphne

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSouthwestern China

Scientific Classification

Species
Daphne gemmata
Genus
Daphne
Family
Thymelaeaceae
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