Daphne laureola - 12-15 CM P12

Description
The Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is an upright garden plant that produces greenish-yellow flowers. They appear from February to April. The Spurge laurel also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a shady location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Spurge laurel are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Spurge laurel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spurge laurel is upright in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a 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).

Tasks
Apply compost: In the period from March to April.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear from February to April.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub