Daphne pontica - 10-15 CM C2

Description
The Twin-flowered daphne (Daphne pontica) is a bushy, broad garden plant that produces yellow, tubular flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear in May. The Twin-flowered daphne also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 m.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Twin-flowered daphne are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Twin-flowered daphne has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Twin-flowered daphne is bushy and broad in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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
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 yellow, tubular flowers appear in May. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden