daphne 'White Queen'

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A compact, bushy shrub to around 1.2m tall with dark green, semi-evergreen leaves and in early spring, loose clusters of fragrant, white flowers

daphne 'White Queen'

Scientific classification

Species
daphne 'White Queen' (Daphne 'White Queen')
Genus
Daphne
Family
Thymelaeaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of daphne 'White Queen'

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]

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daphne 'White Queen' care guide

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

Keep soil evenly moist but perfectly drained

Fertilizing

Light feed in spring only, avoid heavy fertilizing

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting

Growing

Grow in fertile well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Resents transplanting. See Daphne cultivation for further information

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Common pests and 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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