Daphne arbuscula 'Diva' — Compact, slow-growing

Overview

Daphne arbuscula 'Diva' is a compact, slow-growing shrubs in the genus Daphne, part of the Thymelaeaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Daphne arbuscula 'Diva' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers.

About

Daphne arbuscula 'Diva' is a compact, slow-growing shrub cultivar within the Daphne genus, known for its evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage. Like other Daphnes, it produces small, often aromatic tubular flowers with four lobes, typically appearing in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist but free-draining. Suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings, layering, or grafting.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Daphne

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist, free-draining
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Daphne arbuscula 'Diva' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Compact, slow-growing
Foliage: Evergreen, semi-evergreen
Suggested uses: Borders, rock gardens, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Daphne arbuscula 'Diva'

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings, layering, grafting
Pest resistance: Aphids
Disease resistance: Honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot, fungal leaf spot, virus diseases