Daphne cneorum 'Aurea Marginata' (v) — Compact, slow-growing

Overview

Daphne cneorum 'Aurea Marginata' (v) is a compact, slow-growing shrubs in the genus Daphne, part of the Thymelaeaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Daphne cneorum 'Aurea Marginata' (v) 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 cneorum, the rose daphne or garland flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae, native across the mountains of central and southern Europe from the Pyrenees east through the Alps, the Apennine, Carpathian and the Balkan Peninsula mountains, and locally in lowlands further north and east to Ukraine and westernmost Russia. It is a prostrate spreading evergreen shrub growing to 50 cm (20 in) high, with downy stems bearing oblanceolate to spatulate, hairless, evergreen leaves 10–20 mm long and 3–5 mm wide, and highly fragrant pink flowers in dense clusters of 6–8 together in spring.

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 cneorum 'Aurea Marginata' (v) 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 cneorum 'Aurea Marginata' (v)

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