Daphne pontica (Twin-flowered daphne)

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates shade. Resents transplanting. Keep roots cool with mulch.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups

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

Spreading, Rounded

Native to

Europe, Turkey, Bulgaria, Caucasus

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers are fragrant.

Toxicity

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