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Part sun to heavy shade. Hardy to USDA Zone 6 Native to western and southeastern Europe, including Briton, and North Africa. A semi-prostrate, compact form, D. laureola subsp. philippi, is also grown.
- Daphne Odora
Broadleaf evergreen shrub, grows to 6 ft (2 m) high...
- Carol Mackie
Zone (4) 5 Sun to part shade. Useful in shrub boarders and...
- Marginata
Daphne odora 'Marginata' Common name: Variegated Fragrant...
- Daphne Mezereum
Daphne laureola: Spurge Laurel; Daphne 'Lawrence Crocker'...
- Daphne Burkwoodii
Alice Coats (1992, p.71) states that each brother "selected...
- Daphne Cneorum
Broadleaf evergreen shrub, forms a 1 x 3 ft (0.3-0.9 m)...
- Daphne Odora
- Spurge-Laurel Plant Care Tips
- Spurge Laurel Plant Propagation
- Spurge Laurel FAQs
- Is The Spurge Laurel Poisonous to Pets?
- How to Remove Spurge Laurels from The Garden?
- Are Spurge Laurels Affected by Diseases Or Pests?
- Do Spurge Laurels Bloom?
- Conclusion
If you want to enjoy the spurge-laurel in your garden, you’ll have an easy time growing this plant. But because it can be difficult to eradicate this plant, once it’s established, and because it’s a poisonous plant, you’ll also need to know how to control it.
There are three ways in which you can propagate the spurge-laurel — from seeds, cuttings or layering. If propagating from seeds, you must wait for the berries the spurge-laurel produces to become ripe. Once this happens, you can sow the seeds in containers. If propagating from cuttings, you can propagate from greenwood cuttings in spring or late sp...
On the fence about the spurge-laurel plant? Here are some more facts that can help tilt the balance one way or another:
Yes, all parts of the spurge-laurel (leaves, berries, bark, etc.) are toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. The sap of the plant is also poisonous, so wear gloves and long-sleeved shirts when handling the plant.
Whether the spurge-laurel has taken up unwanted residence in your garden or just simply grew out of hand, it’s important to intervene aggressively to remove it from places where you don’t want it to grow. Follow the tips below to eradicate the spurge-laurel from your garden: 1. Hand-pull any seedlings (wear protective gloves!). 2. Use a weed-wrench...
Aphids may take up residence on your spurge-laurels. The plant is also vulnerable to grey mold(Botrytis).
Yes, spurge laurels produce green-yellow blooms in late January to late March/early April. Blooms are fragrant and turn into black berries in early summer. All parts of this plant are poisonous.
The spurge-laurel has minimal maintenance requirements. It requires no pruning, no fertilizing, or any additional extra care. It has ornamental value, especially in flower borders or beds. That said, in some areas this plant is considered an invasive species and cultivation may be regulated. In households with small children and pets, the cultivati...
Feb 15, 2024 · How to Identify. Daphne grows to 1.5 m in height in either a single stem or a multi-branching shrub. As it gets taller, only the topmost section of the plant has leaves. Its rhododendron-like leaves are dark green, glossy, oval-shaped and grown in a spiral pattern around the top of the stem.
Spurge laurel is a low-maintenance plant, often considered easy to care for due to its adaptability in various environments. Special care points include ensuring well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun exposure.
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Daphne laureola. spurge laurel. A bushy evergreen shrub to 1.2m, with glossy dark green leaves and greenish-yellow flowers in late winter, followed by black berries