flax-leaved daphne

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A slow-growing evergreen shrub, up to around 1.5m high, with a strongly upright habit and narrowly oval-shaped grey-green leaves. Clusters of small, fragrant white flowers are produced from late spring to early autumn, sometimes followed by small red berries

Scientific classification

Species: flax-leaved daphne (Daphne gnidium)
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: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen · Semi evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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flax-leaved daphne pictures

Distribution of flax-leaved daphne

Distribution map

Europe, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia

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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 flax-leaved daphne

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flax-leaved daphne 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 semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by grafting in winter

Growing

This species needs excellent drainage, a sandy loam with a roughly neutral pH is ideal. May need winter protection. See daphne cultivation for more details

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