Daphne mezereum

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Daphne Mezereon, February Daphne, Spurge Laurel

Daphne mezereum, commonly known as Daphne Mezereon, February Daphne, or Spurge Laurel, produces highly scented, pink flowers in spring before the leaves emerge and result in red berries. The foliage is lush, mid-green, and develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. Daphne mezereum is commonly planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, included in mixed and border plantings, maintained in a container, added to cottage gardens, or planted close to a window or door so the fragrance can fill the house.

Daphne mezereum is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Daphne available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Living areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Daphne Mezereon, February Daphne, Spurge Laurel

Daphne mezereum Details

Daphne mezereum, commonly known as Mezereon, February Daphne, or Spurge Laurel, is a deciduous shrub that is grown for its foliage and flowers. Highly scented, pink flowers are borne in spring before the leaves emerge and result in red berries. The foliage is lush, mid-green, and develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, growing best in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Poor results will occur if the soil is not well-drained or any lime or alkaline products are used around this plant. Daphne mezereum is commonly planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, included in mixed and border plantings, maintained in a container, added to cottage gardens, or planted close to a window or door so the fragrance can fill the house.