flax-leaved daphne

How to Grow and Care for flax-leaved daphne

flax-leaved daphne · Daphne gnidium

This species needs excellent drainage, a sandy loam with a roughly neutral pH is ideal. May need winter protection. See daphne cultivation for more details

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 flax-leaved daphne

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHNeutral
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

This species needs excellent drainage, a sandy loam with a roughly neutral pH is ideal. May need winter protection. See daphne cultivation for more details

How to Water flax-leaved daphne?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for flax-leaved daphne?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for flax-leaved daphne?

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What Soil Is Best for flax-leaved daphne?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for flax-leaved daphne?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize flax-leaved daphne?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune flax-leaved daphne?

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 flax-leaved daphne?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by grafting in winter

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How to Transplant flax-leaved daphne?

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How to Care for flax-leaved daphne in Winter?

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How to Plant flax-leaved daphne?

This species needs excellent drainage, a sandy loam with a roughly neutral pH is ideal. May need winter protection. See daphne cultivation for more details

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How to Repot flax-leaved daphne?

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How to Harvest flax-leaved 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 flax-leaved daphne

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

More General Info About flax-leaved daphne

Attributes of flax-leaved daphne

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen · Semi evergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Daphne gnidium
Genus
Daphne
Family
Thymelaeaceae
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