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daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'

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An upright, evergreen shrub to 1.2m tall with lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. Terminal heads of scented white flowers are borne in late spring and followed by scarlet red fruits

Scientific classification

Species: daphne 'Fragrant Cloud' (Daphne acutiloba 'Fragrant Cloud')
Genus: Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae

TOXIC if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'

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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 daphne 'Fragrant Cloud'

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daphne 'Fragrant Cloud' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Growing

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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