Daphne cneorum
Daphne cneorum
Daphne cneorum
Daphne cneorum
Garland Flower, Rose Daphne, Sweet-scented Daphne
Honestly, "young plant" looks miserable for a price of £49! £4.90 would have been a reasonable price. Very, very disappointed!
Claudie, 17/08/2022
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Description
Daphne cneorum, also known as Garland Flower, is a hardy and evergreen undershrub that loves the sun, tolerates shade, but only thrives in perfectly drained soils that are not too dry. When its low cultivation requirements are met, this bush happily crawls among the stones and offers an abundant flowering in early spring, with small clusters of red or pink flowers that wonderfully perfume the evening air.
Native to the mountains of southern and central Europe, Daphne cneorum is an undershrub belonging to the Thymelaeaceae family, a cousin of Wood Gillyflower. In nature, it is found in a variety of habitats, but generally dry and rocky: in meadows, pine forests, and on limestone screes, up to an altitude of 2100m (6890ft), but also in lowlands, on sandy or siliceous soils.
It is a slow-growing bush with a semi-prostrate habit, whose slender but tough reddish-brown branches are initially erect and then trailing. The young branches are grey and fuzzy. This daphne develops main shoots branching into numerous lateral stems. At maturity, it will reach about 30cm (12in) in height and spread up to 1.5m (5ft). The evergreen foliage consists of small, entire, ovate, glabrous, leathery leaves, measuring 1 to 2cm (0.4 to 1in) in length and 3 to 5mm (0.1 to 0.2in) in width, and are well distributed on the branches. Flowers appear in spring, in April-May depending on the region. The small tubular and hairy flowers are red to bright pink when they open, and are grouped in clusters of 6 to 12 at the ends of the branches. They measure 1cm (0.4in) in width and are mixed with bracts. Their sweet fragrance is complex; it recalls carnation, jasmine, and hyacinth, enhanced with a spicy hint of cloves and lemony notes. They are remarkably fragrant in the late afternoon. The rarely observed fruit is a tough drupe of light brown colour. The lifespan of this bush is estimated to be about 20 years. The entire plant is toxic if ingested.
Daphne cneorum is hardy and not very demanding on soil type, as long as it is moist but well-drained. It naturally fits in large rockeries, and in raised and well-drained beds, in all exposures. It can also be grown in pots if excellent drainage is provided and the plant is regularly watered and fertilised. Plant it near a window, a path, or an entrance to enjoy its exceptional flowering and fragrance. It can be planted with other rock plants such as Lithodora, Alyssum, saxifrages, Prunella, Nepeta, gorses, and helianthemums. Its flowering branches are also beautiful in bouquets, mixed with those of Japanese quince or Prunus.
Note: Daphnes are sometimes capricious plants, whose cultivation can be delicate if the conditions are not adequate. They are recommended for experienced gardeners.
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Daphne
cneorum
Thymelaceae
Garland Flower, Rose Daphne, Sweet-scented Daphne
Alps
ingestion
Cette plante est toxique si elle est ingérée volontairement ou involontairement.
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Planting and care
Daphne cneorum can be planted in spring or autumn in perfectly drained, rather moist, fertile, light soil. It is indifferent to the soil's pH, which can be acidic, neutral, or calcareous. It appreciates a sunny to semi-shaded exposure, tolerates shade, and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). Pruning is unnecessary except for removing dead branches. Water regularly and abundantly to help the young plant establish itself, spacing out waterings so that the soil is not constantly wet. Avoid disturbing the roots, as the plant would not appreciate it at all. After flowering, apply organic fertiliser. This plant can be affected by foliar spots, such as Botrytis. Some viruses can also cause damage. Aphids may attack this plant.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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