? Beautiful Branching ? Daphne Seedling - Grows into a seedling like the one in the first photo in 1 year! Red

This is an evergreen tree belonging to the Thymelaeaceae family. It is popular as a garden tree, blooming with fragrant small flowers in clusters from March to April. This variety features yellow variegation on its leaves. The variegation is larger and more striking than that of conventional variegated Daphne. The flowers are red (deep pink). (The degree of variegation may vary among individual seedlings.)

Type: Cold-hardy evergreen tree of the Thymelaeaceae family
Cultivation suitability: South of Southern Tohoku region
Planting season: Autumn to Spring
Tree height: Approximately 1m
Flowering season: Early March to early April (timing may vary by region)
Sunlight: Full sun
Uses: Gardens, ground cover

Cultivation method:
Prefers full sun. Incorporate leaf mold or compost into the planting hole at the time of planting.
It dislikes transplanting, so plant or repot when the plant is small.
Transplanting large plants with a spread of 30cm or more is difficult and may result in failure to establish and .
Fertilize at the base with slow-release fertilizer in May, August, and December.
Prune immediately after flowering, from mid-April to mid-May. Remove spent flowers at their base.
It is also acceptable to prune unnecessary branches to shape the plant during this period.
Flower buds differentiate in July for the following year, so avoid pruning after this time. Also, severe pruning can cause , so prune lightly.
It can be propagated by cuttings. Immediately after flowering, remove spent flowers, cut branches to 6-9cm, and take cuttings. Keep in a shaded area, being careful not to let them dry out. Overwinter with frost protection and repot around April.

We will ship seedlings similar to the ones in the photos via fourth-class mail.
The plants will not be in bloom.