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Daphne laureola subsp. philippi (Dwarf spurge laurel)

Other names: Daphne laureola 'Philippi'

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Species
D. laureola subsp. philippi is a semi-prostrate, rounded to spreading, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, oblong to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and clusters of lightly fragrant, yellow-green to pale green flowers from late winter into spring.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.45 m 0.6 m 10-20 years
1 ft 1 ft 10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Mulch to keep roots cool. Tolerates deep shade. Does not tolerate root disturbance.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Woodland

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Compact, Prostrate

Native to

Pyrenees

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or 8. Keep pruning to a minimum to avoid risk of die-back.

Propagation methods

Seed, Layering, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Aphids

Diseases

Grey mould

Virus

Prune out unsightly shoots only (only when needed)

Selective pruning only (only if needed)

Take softwood cuttings

Mulch with leaf mould or garden compost in spring (optional)

Layer in early summer

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Take semi-ripe cuttings

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Plant in partial or full shade (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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