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| Family | Thymelaeaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Daphne laureola |
| AKA | Daphne multiflora. |
| Common Names | Spurge laurel. |
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| Size/Shape | 2-3'. Branching shrub. |
| Leaves | Lustrous polished green leathery leaves. Leaves densely whorled near the top of the stem. Very dark green shiny smooth and thick. |
| Flowers | Clusters of yellow green flowers. Small and arranged in loose spidery pairs at the base of new shoots. |
| Blooming Season | Late winter and early spring. Late spring. Feb to May. |
| Fragrance | Slightly fragrant. Fragrant. Particularly fragrant at night. Sweetly scented. |
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| Propagation | Seeds. Root sprouts. Handle with gloves as it may cause contact dermatitis. Sow seeds immediately (fall?). Germination may be slow. Cuttings of half-ripe wood. |
| Soil | Woodlands. Perfect drainage. Calcareous soils. Neutral to acid. |
| Water | Moist. Average water. |
| Light | Shady woodlands. Prefers sun, but will grow quite happily in the heavy shade of trees. Shade. It can grow in full shade. |
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Chilterns seeds. |
| http://tinyurl.com/2xl694 | |
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