Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'
daphne
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil
- Rate of growth: slow-growing
- Flowering period: January to March
- Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection)
Clusters of small, sweetly scented, pale pink flowers open from purple-pink buds in January among lustrous, lance-shaped, dark green leaves with yellow margins. The flowers are followed by spherical, red fruit. This evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position where its handsome, variegated foliage will brighten the winter garden. Try it at the edge of a mixed border or next to a path where its intoxicating fragrance can be appreciated.
Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, lightly trim to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.
- CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin irritant
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£5.99
9cm pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Elaeagnus × ebbingei
oleaster
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2 litre pot
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Chimonanthus praecox
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Deliciously scented winter flowers
£12.99
3 litre pot
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Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles'
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Unusual creamy flowers
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Sarcococca confusa
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Sweetly scented, pure white flowers December to March
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Viola odorata
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£6.99
2 litre pot
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Narcissus 'Jenny'
cyclamineus daffodil bulbs
A pretty tough customer
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10 bulbs
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March pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
Use the following notes as a guide when pruning trees, shrubs and climbers in your garden during the month of March. I’ve included timely advice on Abeliophyllum, Artemesia, Brachyglottis, Brunfelsia, Buddleja, Ceanothus, Clematis, Colutea, Cotinus, Daphne, Eccremocarpus, Elsholtzia, ...
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The easiest daphne with the strongest, lily-like fragrance from blue-pink waxy flowers. One bush in afternoon sun will fragrance an entire area in late spring
Val Bourne - Garden Writer