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How to Grow and Care for Daphne Shrubs
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The Daphne genus includes more than 70 broadleaf evergreen shrubs native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Of these, a relatively small number of species and hybrids are commonly grown for landscape cultivation, including D. odora, D. mezereum, D. transatlantica, and especially the Daphne x burkwoodii hybrids, which include the popular 'Carol Mackie', 'Briggs Moonlight', and 'Somerset' cultivars.
Daphnes are quite attractive shrubs, producing white to light pink tubular flowers in spring or early winter in warm climates, followed by small red berries (drupes). The small oblong, light green leaves are evergreen in warm climates, but daphne loses leaves in cold climates, though they may still remain hardy to zones 4, depending on cultivar. The shrub usually forms a very nice rounded mound. Varieties such as 'Carol Mackie' are especially prized for their variegated foliage. Daphnes are relatively small shrubs that are good choices for small yards, where they make good foundation plants or specimens for shrub borders.
These are slow-growing shrubs that are generally planted from well-developed nursery plants in spring or early fall. It can take seven to ten years for these plants to reach their relatively small mature size. Be advised, though, that all parts of the Daphne are toxic 1 , especially the bright berries.
Daphne is not the easiest of shrubs to grow. They do not transplant well, and the grower is required to maintain a delicate balance between keeping the soil moist and keeping it well-drained. These plants are known to die suddenly and without an obvious cause. To avoid disappointment, think of them as temporary and place them in an area that allows for easy removal if your plant does die.
If you manage to find the right balance of conditions, then well-established Daphne shrubs can be relatively easy to care for, since they do not require much maintenance, pruning, or special care. You will need to pick the type of Daphne shrub you want since there are many varieties. Choose one best suited for your environment and zone.
When planting a nursery-grown specimen, it should be set slightly higher than it was growing in the nursery pot, so the root crown is elevated about 1/2 inch. Preparing the soil by blending in some compost and azalea food can help create the slightly acidic pH level these shrubs like.
While some varieties of Daphne do fine in full sun, most will bloom best in part shade conditions. Those varieties grown mostly for their variegated leaves will display well even in relatively shady conditions, though the flowering will be reduced. Group them together with other acid-loving plants that have similar sunlight needs (azaleas, for example).
Daphnes require well-drained soil with plenty of compost and a slightly acidic soil pH. Daphne shrubs thrive in moist soil. To keep the soil around them moist in summer (and to keep the roots cool), apply a three-inch layer of mulch. Daphnes absolutely cannot stand in water--make sure the soil drains well.
In the first year of growth, water your shrub at least once a week, or whenever the top inch of soil feels dry. Once established, Daphne shrubs still require a tricky balance between consistent moisture and good drainage. Make sure the mulch remains moist, and make sure the shrub gets at least 1 inch of water per week through rainfall, irrigation, or a combination.
Daphne shrubs can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9 (depending on cultivar), but in zones 4 and 5 they really should be considered semi-evergreen, or even deciduous, since they are likely to drop their leaves and grow new foliage in the early spring.
These shrubs accept high humidity levels, though they may be susceptible to fungal leaf spots.
Daphne shrubs should be fertilized twice a year using a granular balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10). February or March and July are good times to do this.
There are several main categories of Daphne shrubs, including:
These slow-growing shrubs don't require much in the way of pruning, since they naturally mature into nicely rounded, mounded plants. Broken branches or the occasional misbehaving branch can be trimmed off. If you do prune, do it immediately after flowering is done, as this will preserve the following season's blooms. Generally speaking, though, Daphnes do not like pruning and may experience pronounced dieback if pruned heavily.
Daphne shrubs are not hard to propagate from semi-green cuttings taken from July to September. However, the very slow growth rate means that most people prefer to buy larger nursery grown plants rather than spend years nursing a cutting into a mature plant.
If you do attempt propagation, cut a long stem from healthy newish growth in late summer. Look for relatively firm wood, taken from the area where green growth is emerging from old wood. Cut the severed branch into 4- to 6-inch segments, each containing plenty of mature leaves, using sharp pruners.
Remove the leaves from the lower half of each cutting, then plant each one in a mixture of potting soil and perlite. Water the growing medium thoroughly, cover the pot in plastic, and put it in a place that receives bright indirect light. When roots develop (it may take a couple of months), transplant them into a large pot filled with well-draining potting mix. When plenty of new growth has begun to develop, the new shrub can be planted in the landscape. You may need to keep the plant growing in its container for a full year or more before it's ready to transplant.
These shrubs are considerably more temperamental in the northern part of the hardiness range, zones 4 and 5, while are much steadier in warmer zones. Cold winter zones can cause winter damage, and injured shrubs are often susceptible to leaf spots, canker, twig blight, crown rot, and viruses. 2
Potential insect pests include aphids, mealybugs and scale.
More than one plant expert has commented on this shrub's habit of dying for inexplicable reasons, so don't feel too bad if your Daphne surrenders suddenly in a mysterious way. Daphne odora may last only three or four years in the landscape, for instance, but it will provide lovely
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1–5 feet tall, 2–6 feet across (depends on variety)
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People.com Entertainment Movies Transgender Comedian Daphne Dorman Dies at 44, Weeks After Shoutout from Dave Chappelle
Daphne Dorman died by apparent suicide just weeks after Dave Chappelle gave her a shoutout in his latest Netflix special
By Ale Russian October 14, 2019 11:38 AM
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Transgender Comedian Daphne Dorman Dies at 44, Weeks After Shoutout from Dave Chappelle
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Transgender comedian Daphne Dorman has died by apparent suicide after posting a goodbye note on her Facebook page. She was 44.
Dorman posted the note in the early hours of October 11. The message included a picture of her with daughter Naia as well as another photo with a caption that read, “So long and thanks for all the fish.”
“I’m sorry,” Dorman wrote in the post . “I’ve thought about this a lot before this morning. How do you say ‘goodbye’ and ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘I love you’ to all the beautiful souls you know? For the last time.”
Dorman finished the message with a note to her daughter Naia, asking friends and family to help her “understand that none of this is her fault. Please remind her that I loved her with every fiber of my being.”
Her sister Becky Kugler confirmed her death in the comments of the post.
“It is with great sadness and despair to hand out this information. Sweet, sweet Daphne . I so wish we could all have helped you through your darkness. We’ll always love you, fly high sweet angel,” she wrote.
Dorman’s death comes just weeks after she received a shoutout from Dave Chappelle in his Netflix special Sticks and Stones . The comedian talked about meeting Dorman and her hopes to continue doing stand-up comedy. Her photo also appeared in the credits of the special.
After the special dropped on Netflix, Dorman celebrated her brief appearance with a post on Instagram.
“Yeah, you know, it’s just that moment when you realize that after Dave Chappelle talks about meeting you in the secret ending of his new Netflix special, you see your photo appears immediately after Barack Obama ‘s photo in the credits,” she wrote .
The Office of Transgender Initiatives of San Francisco also confirmed her death on Twitter with a message of support to the transgender community.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “home” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
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