garland flower

Also known as: sweet-scented daphne

A trailing evergreen shrub to 20cm tall, with narrow leaves and fragrant rosy pink flowers in dense clusters in late spring

Scientific classification

Species: garland flower (Daphne cneorum)
Genus: Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae

TOXIC if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of garland flower

Distribution map

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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 garland flower

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garland flower care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or grafting. Try layering in spring

Growing

Grow in fertile moist, but well-drained soils in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Resents transplanting

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