Overview

Brachyloma daphnoides is a plant with a compact shrub habit in the genus Brachyloma, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Brachyloma daphnoides grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ornamental shrub.

About

Brachyloma daphnoides, commonly known as daphne heath, is a compact evergreen shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is acidic. This hardy plant, rated H5 for UK conditions, is valued as an ornamental shrub with interest in both spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through seed or cuttings.

About the genus

Brachyloma is a genus of about 16 species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae and is endemic to Australia. Plants in the genus Brachyloma are shrubs with more or less erect leaves and bisexual flowers usually arranged singly in leaf axils, the 5 petals fused to form a cylindrical or bell-shaped tube, the stamens sometimes enclosed in the petal tube.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Brachyloma

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Brachyloma daphnoides size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Compact shrub

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental shrub

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Brachyloma daphnoides

Propagation

Seed, cuttings

Pest resistance

Resistant

Disease resistance

Resistant

Frequently asked questions