Daphne gemmata E. Pritzel (1900) also known as Wikstroemia gemmata

this Daphne species grows in Sichuan and Yunnan, China / ca. 0,5 m high, often less / ascending growth / no fragrance / fruits white / hardiness outside is given with protection - deciduous / flowers permanently through the growing season

It is said that Daphne gemmata grows on sunny cliffs. In my experience is a half-shadowed place more convenient for this species. Prefers a neutral soil with less lime.

The flower colour of Daphne gemmata changes from intensive yellow into pale yellow on an inflorescence during flowering.

At a certain time only one blossom with a special intensity of the yellow colour is fertile. Which bloom, the bumble bees know best.

A selected clone of this species is Daphne gemmata ‘Sceringa’.

Further five lobed daphne species are new in cultivation: Daphne modesta and Daphne rosmarinifolia

More information that the number of lobes is irrelevant of belonging to the genus Daphne or Wikstroemia you find on the botany page -flower structure of Daphnes

Daphne gemmata flowering shrub also known as Wikstroemia gemmata, 'juwelenbesetzter Seidelbast'

typical curved calyx-tubes of Daphne gemmata also known as Wikstroemia gemmata, 'juwelenbesetzter Seidelbast'

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Daphne gemmata, close-up of inflorescence

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typical curved calyx-tubes of Daphne gemmata

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Daphne gemmata flowering shrub

Wonderful, rich flowering shrub of Daphne gemmata ‘Sceringa’, 'juwelenbesetzter Seidelbast'

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Wonderful, rich flowering shrub of Daphne gemmata ‘Sceringa’ growing in the greenhouse of Ian Christie’s nursery