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Daphne x burkwoodii 'Briggs Moonlight'

Also Known As

Briggs Moonlight Daphne

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Daphne x burkwoodii 'Briggs Moonlight' plant details

Daphne x burkwoodii 'Briggs Moonlight' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Daphne x burkwoodii 'Briggs Moonlight'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Daphne x burkwoodii 'Briggs Moonlight'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wow! 'Brigg's Moonlight is a boldly-variegated Daphne with stunning creamy evergreen leaves edged in green and sporting pale pink fragrant flowers in spring and early summer. Choice and very popular at the nursery! Slow growing but worth it for those moments when the light is behind the foliage and the plant is lit up like gold. Rich, well-drained soil in sun. Do not move after planting.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A chance discovery found at Briggs Nursery. This eye-catching Daphne has variegated creamy yellow and green leaves and early spring pink flowers. The fragrance is delicious and can perfume an entire space. Best sighted out of the hottest sun. Some summer water. Deciduous. Grows 3.5ft x 3.5ft. Hardy to USDA zone 7

By: Cistus Nursery

An out-of-this-world small shrub with cream colored leaves edged green. Very fragrant flowers when mature. Grows best in a well drained soil. Our experience has been that they do much better planted in the ground rather than growing in a pot for too long.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

This extraordinary NEW 4' cultivar from Briggs N. literally shines!... its creamy-yellow leaves outlined by deep green are showy even from afar ; its fragrant early spring flowers are heavenly!; variegation is stable. Sun-PSh/Med/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

Variegated small shrub--absolutely the most darling!

By: Whitman Farms

Creamy yellow leaves trimmed with dark green on the outer edges. It has exceptional foliage, and in spring, bears terminal clusters of fragrant white to pink flowers. It is a hardy 4 x 4' shrub. Definitely protect from hot afternoon sun. One grower here prunes it fairly heavily each year to encourage multiple new growth stems from the base.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This extraordinary cultivar, which was discovered here at Briggs Nursery, has creamy-yellow leaves with narrow margins of dark green. Plants in the landscape demand attention

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

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Gardening facts about Daphne x burkwoodii 'Briggs Moonlight' plant

How to Grow Daphne x burkwoodii 'Briggs Moonlight'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen

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