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Daphne sericea (Daphne sericea)

Daphne sericea, a fragrant evergreen shrub, features clusters of pink to purple flowers in spring and is native to the Mediterranean region.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam or gritty soil. Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

Temperature

Prefers mild temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Water

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Ensure excellent drainage.

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam or gritty soil. Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

Temperature

Prefers mild temperatures.

Ideal growing range 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

1-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Daphne aurea Poir.
Daphne australis Cirillo
Daphne blagayana Meisn.
Daphne collina Sm. ex Dicks.
Daphne oleifolia Lam.
Daphne vahlii Keissl.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyThymelaeaceae
  • genusDaphne
  • speciesDaphne sericea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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