Daphne

Daphne albowiana

Germination Tips

D

Use repeated cycles of 20°C, then 4°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne albowiana pontica

Germination Tips

D

Use repeated cycles of 20°C, then 4°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne alpina

Germination Tips

D

Use repeated cycles of 20°C, then 4°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne altaica

Germination Tips

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne caucasica

Germination Tips

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

Daphne domini

Germination Tips

!

Sow immediately. The viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience.

G

Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months.

N

Sow directly in garden.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne feddei

Germination Tips

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne giraldii

Germination Tips

D

Use repeated cycles of 20°C, then 4°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

This species needs special care as described.
Special Care: 
soak in detergent then clean in running water 12-24 hours

Daphne kiusiana

Germination Tips

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne kosaninii

Germination Tips

!

Sow immediately. The viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience.

G

Sow @ 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months.

N

Sow directly in garden.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne laureola

Germination Tips

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne laureola ssp. philippii

Germination Tips

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne longilobata

Germination Tips

L

Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in spring.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

This species needs special care as described.
Special Care: 
soak in detergent then clean in running water 12-24 hours

Daphne mezereum

Germination Tips

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne mezereum alba

Germination Tips

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne mezereum album

Germination Tips

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne mezereum f. alba

Germination Tips

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne mezereum v. rubra

Germination Tips

H

Use repeated cycles of 4°C, then 20°C for 3 months each. Germination is very prolonged.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

Daphne oleoides

Germination Tips

A

Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

This species needs special care as described.
Special Care: 
soak in detergent then clean in running water 12-24 hours

Daphne oleoides v. glandulosa

Germination Tips

A

Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months.

6

Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper.

8

Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water daily for 7 days. Discard water.

*

This species needs special care as described.
Special Care: 
soak in detergent then clean in running water 12-24 hours
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