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Daphne X Transatlantica (Eternal Fragrance)

Dave RudgeDave Rudge Posts: 3
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Hi Guys,

I was hoping to get some advice - last year I bought a Daphne x Transatlantica ‘Eternal Fragrance’, however I’ve not really settled on where to put it - the fact they don’t like root disturbance means I want to get it right first time.

I’m beginning to think about putting it in a pot - does anyone have any experience of growing it in a container and if so, what sort of size would it need?

Any advice or tips would be much appreciated!

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  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154

    https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/plants.cfm?pl_id=5320

    Sounds like an interesting shrub you've acquired last year and according to the above is eminently suited for pot culture .

    Would be a fine complement to a large terracotta pot allowing for its modest growth ; one of those large ornamental sort sold at garden centres .

  • MarlorenaMarlorena Posts: 8,705

    Mine has been in a pot for several years, through all the winters unscathed.  Can't remember if I've ever given it any protection.   I get about 3 flushes of blooms throughout the summer from late Spring to Sept or so.. 

    I have mine on a raised patio which means it's at nose level when I walk past on the path below, which is appropriate.. the scent does waft a little but you need to be close.. or stick your nose into it..

    It makes an attractive evergreen without flowers, a rounded shrub.  I've repotted it just the once I think..

    Easy and trouble free, but it's not eternal blooming...there are long gaps..  I'll try and find a photo for you later..

    East Anglia, England
  • Dave RudgeDave Rudge Posts: 3

    Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated.

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