jewelled daphne

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A compact, deciduous shrub, to about 75cm, with bright green leaves. Scented, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters in mid- to late spring, followed by red berries

Scientific classification

Species: jewelled daphne (Daphne gemmata)
Genus: Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae

TOXIC if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of jewelled daphne

Distribution map

Southwestern China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of jewelled daphne

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jewelled daphne care guide

Keep soil evenly moist but perfectly drained
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist but perfectly drained

Fertilizing

Light feed in spring only, avoid heavy fertilizing

Pruning

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.

Propagation

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

Growing

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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