Mezereon (Daphne mezereum)
Daphne mezereum is a deciduous shrub with intensely fragrant, pink-purple flowers blooming on bare stems in late winter. It produces bright red berries. All parts are hig
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Consistently moist but well-drained
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline.
Temperature
Cool to temperate, hardy to -35°C
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Minimal feeding required
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Consistently moist but well-drained
Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline.
Cool to temperate, hardy to -35°C
Outdoor
Minimal feeding required
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.9-1.5 m
Spread
0.9-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Slow to Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
35000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyThymelaeaceae
- genusDaphne
- speciesDaphne mezereum
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Edible
No
All parts of Daphne mezereum, particularly the bark and bright red berries, are highly toxic if ingested. They contain daphnetoxin and mezerein, which can cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat, and digestive tract, leading to burning pain, swelling