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shrubDaphne mezereum is a deciduous shrub native to most of Europe and Western Asia, growing 1–1.5 metres tall. It produces strongly scented pink, purple, or white flowers in early to mid-spring on bare stems before leaves appear, followed by bright red (occasionally yellow) poisonous drupes that are dispersed by thrushes and other fruit-eating birds.
Prefers well-drained soils derived from limestone; tolerates medium to heavy soils
Thrives in the same partial sun, moderate water conditions as Mezereon
