twin-flowered daphne

twin-flowered daphne · Pruning

twin-flowered daphne · Daphne pontica
Also known as: Pontic daphne

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained but not dry soil in sun or part shade. Mulch to keep roots cool. Tolerant of deep shade. Will not tolerate root disturbance and so resents transplanting

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

How to Prune twin-flowered 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.