daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'

How to Grow and Care for daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'

daphne 'Fragrant Cloud' · Daphne acutiloba 'Fragrant Cloud'

Grow in moderately fertile, slightly acid to slightly alkaline, humus-rich, well-drained but not dry soil in sun or partial shade. Mulch to keep roots cool. Daphnes resent transplanting. Further daphne cultivation advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'

daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, slightly acid to slightly alkaline, humus-rich, well-drained but not dry soil in sun or partial shade. Mulch to keep roots cool. Daphnes resent transplanting. Further daphne cultivation advice

How to Water daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

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What Soil Is Best for daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

Keep pruning to a minimum: remove dead, damaged or unwanted growth; if shaping is needed, trim lightly after flowering.

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How to Propagate daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

Propagate by whip grafting in late winter or by semi-ripe heel cuttings in mid- to late summer

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How to Transplant daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

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How to Care for daphne 'Fragrant Cloud' in Winter?

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How to Plant daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

Grow in moderately fertile, slightly acid to slightly alkaline, humus-rich, well-drained but not dry soil in sun or partial shade. Mulch to keep roots cool. Daphnes resent transplanting. Further daphne cultivation advice

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How to Repot daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

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How to Harvest daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'?

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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 daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'

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

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Attributes of daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Daphne acutiloba 'Fragrant Cloud'
Genus
Daphne
Family
Thymelaeaceae
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