BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Available Summer / Autumn 2012 - An unusual evergreen Daphne with green flowers that is native to the Eastern Mediterranean area. Daphne laureola var. philippi has masses of lovely, scented, green-yellow flowers in spring. The leaves are a glossy, dark green and highlight the paler coloured flowers well. An attractive, compact selection,

Daphne laureola var. philippi is suitable for very small gardens, ideal for rock gardens and also grows well in a large container.

Supplied Size: out of stock

Features

• Common name: Daphne.
• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: March
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Small, compact shrub with a dense, branching habit.
  • Height: 30 cm (1 ft).
  • Spread: up to 1.5 m (5 ft).
• Notes: Although growing well in the sun, Daphne laureola var. philippi is also a fantastic small, evergreen plant for cool, shady areas!