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    how fast does Daphne grow?

    I recently bought a plug plant of Daphne mezereum (and sympathise with you, amandandherveg, it was tiny: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ike_41277.html)

    I was wondering if anyone had grown this and how quickly I might expect it to grow? I mean, I know it's not bamboo, but would be lovely if it was going to grow 2 feet next spring/summer.
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    Sorry Queen of the Cobs. Daphne is VERY slow growing. I think it will be years before it makes 2 feet.

    From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

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    • #3
      And they sulk for a few years after planting and refuse to flower.
      Blogging at..... www.thecynicalgardener.wordpress.com

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      • #4
        Daphne mezereum and another allegedly fragrant Daphne I planted, both container grown plants, sulked for about 9 months and then died.

        My soil may have been to heavy?

        I wish you luck with your plug plant
        If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing to excess

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        • #5
          Yes, sorry, it's a VERY slow grower (that's partly why they're so expensive to buy, the nurseries have to keep them for a long time before they are saleable).

          Daphnes do sulk as well, so you may find it grows hardly at all in the next season.

          I know that's NOT what you wanted to hear......
          Growing in the Garden of England

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          • #6
            I'm glad I asked - now i'm going to keep it in a pot and generally baby it until it comes on.

            thanks

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