Daphne — 13 species
Botanical species in the genus Daphne recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Daphne bholua
Daphne bholua
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool lime-free well-drained sandy loam and a sunny position. Succeeds in neutral soils and tolerates partial shade. Plants also succeed in quite deep shade.
Full cultivation guide →Daphne genkwa
Daphne genkwa
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Plants are hardy to about -20°c, but they are short-lived and difficult to grow in cultivation in Britain. This might be because our summers are not warm enough for the plants to develop properly, they seem to be fully hardy after hot summers. There is some disagreement over whether this species needs an acid or alkaline soil.
Full cultivation guide →Daphne gnidium
Daphne gnidium
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
This species is not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c, it should succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country. Prefers a well-drained but moisture-retentive slightly acid to slightly alkaline soil. A good sandy loam suits most members of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Daphne laureola
Daphne laureola
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist soil and a position in semi-shade, growing well in woodlands. Plants are often found growing in dense shade in the wild. A good sandy loam suits most members of this genus.
Full cultivation guide →Daphne mezereum
Daphne mezereum
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Daphne mezereum is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when fully dormant. A good sandy loam suits most members of this genus. Prefers a good heavy soil and some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Daphne odora
Daphne odora
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool, lime-free well-drained friable soil and some shelter from cold winds. Succeeds in full sun or semi-shade. This species is not generally hardy in Britain but succeeds outdoors in Devon and Cornwall, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c.
Full cultivation guide →Daphne oleoides
Daphne oleoides
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Daphne oleoides is not a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -5°c when fully dormant. Prefers a cool lime-free well-drained friable soil. Plants are usually calcicole and require an acid soil.
Full cultivation guide →Daphne papyracea
Daphne papyracea
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Daphne papyracea is not hardy in the colder areas of the temperatezone, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Prefers a cool lime-free well-drained sandy loam and a sunny position. Succeeds in neutral soils and tolerates partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Daphne pseudomezereum
Daphne pseudomezereum
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Daphne pseudomezereum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant. Prefers a cool lime-free soil that is well-drained. Plants are summer-deciduous.
Full cultivation guide →Daphne sophia
Daphne sophia
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Cultivation
Most of the European species prefer a neutral soil; they also like good drainage combined with abundant moisture. A soil of good sandy loam is likely to suit the majority.
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