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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

Rough, tough, hardy, but still beautiful. This is probably the hardiest daphne in cultivation. Grows better in Eastern Washington than in our garden. The purple flowers start in January and cover the stems. The flowers are followed by red fruit in late summer.

Gardening facts about Daphne mezereum f. alba plant

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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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 3'-4'

  • mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Scientific Name: Daphne x transatlantica 'Blafra'

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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

5a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 3'-5'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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