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    Daphne x susannae 'Lawrence Crocker'

    Also Known As

    • Daphne susannae 'Lawrence Crocker'
    • Daphne x medfordensis 'Lawrence Crocker'
    • Lawrence Crocker Daphne

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 15"-36"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Daphne x susannae 'Lawrence Crocker' plant details

    Daphne x susannae 'Lawrence Crocker' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Daphne x susannae 'Lawrence Crocker'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 15 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Daphne x susannae 'Lawrence Crocker'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    'Lawrence Crocker' is a diminutive evergreen Daphne x medfordensis is a hybrid (S. arbuscula x D. collina) which typically grows in a mound to 12 inches tall and as wide. It is a dense, slow-growing shrub which features narrow, thickly-textured, dark green, evergreen leaves and fragrant deep pink flowers which bloom from late spring into summer. From the garden of Lawrence Crocker, one of the founders of the Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery in Medford, Oregon. Do not move after planting.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Named for plantsman Lawrence Crocker that was part owner with Boyd Kline of Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery. This daphne will get 8”x12” in time. The deep green narrow leaves are a superb backdrop for the purple flowers in May.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A great plant honoring a great person and plantsman, this hybrid of Daphne arbuscula and D. collina produces its fragrant rose-pink flowers from purple buds ALL season! atop a compact 12" mound of dark hairy foliage. S-PSh/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    One of the best small Daphne hybrids, Medfordensis (Susannae) 'Lawrence Crocker' is a vigorous cross between arbuscula and collina and taking after the former, from the garden of the legendary plantsman and Siskiyou founder of the same name.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    This Daphne has fragrant, showy, deep pink flowers, which bloom from May to June. This Daphne thrives in part sun and makes for a perfect hedge.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Well, we have to say this little Daphne, just under a foot tall at maturity, is very undemanding. It has been living in our rockery (read: excellent drainage) for almost 2 decades and has never sulked or disappointed. Semi-evergreen, it forms a low mound covered in spring with fragrant pink flowers. 3-4" plants.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Fragrant, lavender flowers bloom spring through fall. Glossy evergreen foliage, good drainage, Zones 7-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    The rich pink purple flowers bloom all through the summer on top of the narrow, dark green leaves. 'Lawrence' grows only 3" tall and 12" wide making it a perfect addition to a rock garden.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Mounds of dark green evergreen leaves 15" tall by 24" wide bear long lasting fragrant purple-red flowers in spring. Sporadic rebloom in summer.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Daphne x susannae 'Lawrence Crocker' plant

    How to Grow Daphne x susannae 'Lawrence Crocker'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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