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Daphne mezereum f. alba
Also Known As
- Daphne mezereum 'Alba'
- Daphne mezereum 'Album'
- February Daphne
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Daphne mezereum f. alba plant details
Daphne mezereum f. alba is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In winter cream and purple flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Daphne mezereum f. alba
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and purple blooms in winter
- Uses: easy-to-grow, winter interest, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Daphne mezereum f. alba
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Daphne mezereum f. alba
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Daphne burkwoodii 'Moonlight Sonata ', Moonlight Sonata Daphne
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Lilac Daphne
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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