Daphne mezereum Mezereon (Thymelaeaceae) Deciduous shrub

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Daphne mezereum
Mezereon
Deciduous shrub
(1 Page of 5)

The Daphne mezereum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Thymelaeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mezereon.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Daphne mezereum
Common Name:  Mezereon
Family:  Thymelaeaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are highly toxic[7, 10, 19, 65]. Skin contact with the sap can cause dermatitis in some people[65, 200].

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Damp woodlands on calcareous soils[7, 17].

Cultivation Notes: A good sandy loam suits most members of this genus[11]. Prefers a good heavy soil and some shade[31, 49]. Prefers a calcareous soil[13, 17, 19] and cool moist conditions[11, 49]. There is no evidence to suggest it requires a calcareous soil, but all members of this genus do well on acid soils[11]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardy to about -30°c[184]. Plants tend to be short-lived in cultivation, probably due to excessive seed bearing[11, 200]. Plants are resentful of root disturbance and should be planted into their permanent positions as soon as possible[188]. They also resent being cut and so should not be pruned unless it is essential[245]. A good bee plant, providing a source of nectar very early in the year[108]. The flowers have a delicious sweet perfume[245].

For further Daphne mezereum gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future