Daphne 'Cobhay Purple Pillar' (daphne 'Cobhay Purple Pillar') — Compact, slow-growing

Overview

Daphne 'Cobhay Purple Pillar' is a compact, slow-growing shrubs in the genus Daphne, part of the Thymelaeaceae family, with evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Daphne 'Cobhay Purple Pillar' 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 'Cobhay Purple Pillar' is a compact, slow-growing shrub belonging to the genus Daphne, known for its evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage and small, often highly aromatic tubular flowers. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist and neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers. 'Cobhay Purple Pillar' is best grown facing east, south, or west and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

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 'Cobhay Purple Pillar' 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 'Cobhay Purple Pillar'

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