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Daphne retusa

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours White Flowers (Winter), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Daphne retusa:

  • Scented blossom
  • Provides valuable winter interest
  • Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
  • Produces winter flowers

Weaknesses of Daphne retusa

  • Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap
  • Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Daphne retusa:

  • Provides scented winter blossom
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
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Common Missspellings: Dafne, Daphnee, Dafnee

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