Daphne cneorum - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Garland flower (Daphne cneorum) is a flat, mat-forming dwarf shrub that produces pink-coloured flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to May. These produce brown-yellow, round fruits. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Garland flower also has leathery, lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * heat-loving, deer-resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Garland flowers are medium green, lanceolate, leathery, alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Spread
South-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Garland flower has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Garland flower is a flat and mat-forming dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 - 80 cm.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from April to May. They are pleasantly scented.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pruning, specimen, ornamental shrub, rock garden, ground cover

Root
Daphne cneorum is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.