Daphne / Spurge Laurel berries

Daphne mezereum

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Daphne mezereum is a small twiggy deciduous shrub that flowers in very early spring, before the leaves emerge. Highly scented purple red flowers are followed by poisonous scarlet fruits. It thrives on chalky soils. This product is sold as dried berries which are still poisonous. Slow growing and often used in winter gardens and medium scale rockeries. Once planted, it’s best not to transplant or disturb. Appreciates mulching with compost or leaf mould in late spring.

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Description

Daphne mezereum

Common name: Daphne / Spurge Laurel.

Native: Europe

Provenance: Italy

Size and spread (10 years): 1m x 1m

Treatment required: Deeply dormant require 39 weeks stratification treatment.

Berries / kg:    c. 11,300      98% viable

Ideal sowing period: Spring

Soil conditions: Likes chalky soils, needs well drained soil.

Planting instructions: A great plant for the under-storey in open woodland, semi shade.

Mature height: 1m x 1m

Additional information

Weight 5.00 g
Size

Seed Pack (approx 25 seeds)

Genus

Daphne

Family

Thymelaeaceae

Flowering Month

April

Colour

pink

Hardiness

Hardy

Life Cycle

shrub

Evergreen

deciduous

Interest

flowers, scent

Wildlife

yes

Requires

shelter, sun