Daphnes are notoriously difficult in pots. They need a steady supply of moisture at the root without becoming saturated but also wihout drying out. Either condition will kill them.

Thanks Andrew, that will teach me to do research before I buy !

And the daphne will grow to be a biggish shrub... why not give it to your friend anyway?

Thats just what I was thinking Mg---------great minds think alike :o))

I had one bought for my birthday last January which I potted up in a larger clay pot. It seems to be doing quite well - but I don't know how it will fare after all this snow and ice. It looks healthy enough.

These plants are invariably small when you buy them, and not cheap either, which is infuriating - for what they cost, you expect something of a reasonable size, but that's not usually what you get, even at the garden centre. I'd give it to your friend anyway!

I had a large clay pot inmind Cammomile, but have decided to give to friend anyway but as Bamboo says it is small and not cheap, I was so disappointed when it came. My friend had been going on about this plant she had seen and the lovely perfume so I thought i would give her a big surprise -------------------------I was the one who had the surprise ! ! :o((
All part of lifes rich tapestry !

Daphnes are not long lived shrubs. By the time it gets to a decent size, it will be thinking about dieing!

Sounds a bit like me then Andrew ! :o)))