Daphne gemmata Royal Crown
Daphne gemmata Royal Crown
Daphne gemmata Royal Crown
Daphne gemmata Royal Crown
Daphne gemmata Royal Crown
Daphne gemmata Royal Crown
Daphne gemmata Royal Crown
Daphne gemmata Royal Crown
Jewelled Daphne
I received one of the two plants damaged, I made a complaint, and I was politely told that I had planted my plant incorrectly, even though the other one was planted in the same way.
Marc , 15/08/2025
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Description
Daphne gemmata 'Royal Crown' is a variety derived from a fairly rare Chinese species, preferring limestone cliffs and sunny soils to humus-bearing and acidic soils of the undergrowth. This small bush has a delightfully fragrant spring flowering. It often blooms again in late summer. Its small, waxy-looking, pale-yellow star-shaped flowers, gathered in small clusters, adorn bright green foliage that will fall in autumn. It can be grown in a pot or in open ground, in a location sheltered from cold winds and severe frosts.
Daphne gemmata belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family. The species from which this variety comes from is native to the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan, where it is always found on sandy or limestone soil, at the edge of forests, in dry meadows or anchored in rocks, up to an altitude of 1500m (4921ft). 'Royal Crown' has slow growth and will not exceed 50cm (20in) in all directions. This deciduous bush shows a rounded habit and branches that, by its architecture, somewhat resemble a highly branched broom. Its brownish-yellow or purplish stems bear generally deciduous, entire, ovate leaves of a beautiful bright green, finely bordered with a lighter tone, with a glossy finish. Flowering takes place in May-June, and again in September-October. The small yellow tubular flowers with 5 petals somewhat resemble those of jasmine. They are gathered in small clusters at the end of the branches and emit a sweet fragrance that attracts many pollinating insects. They are followed by the formation of small bright red berries in late summer and autumn.
Whether in open ground or in a container, place Daphne gemmata 'Royal Crown' near a walkway, or not far from the house, to enjoy its intoxicating fragrance. It requires little maintenance and only needs well-drained soil and a rather sunny exposure to flourish. You can plant it with small flowering bushes in spring, such as Abelia 'Confetti', Berberis 'Atropurpurea Nana', Ceanothus thyrsifolius 'Repens', or Cytisus purpureus.
Note: Daphnes are sometimes capricious plants, whose cultivation can be delicate if the conditions are not suitable. They are reserved for gardeners with good experience.
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Daphne
gemmata
Royal Crown
Thymelaeaceae
Jewelled Daphne
Cultivar or hybrid
ingestion
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Planting and care
Daphne gemmata 'Royal Crown' appreciates a sunny to semi-shaded exposure. Cultivate it in well-drained, rather dry and chalky, light, even sandy soil. It is hardy up to about -15°C (5°F), in well-drained soil and in a sheltered position. Apply compost on the surface every 2 years in spring. This Daphne does not require pruning. Use gloves when handling it as its sap is irritating to the skin. Its only disease is Marssonina daphnes. Treat with a fungicidal in spring.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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