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    Daphne mezereum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Daphne mezereum plant details

    Daphne mezereum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge followed by purple and yellow fruit. Attracts birds. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Daphne mezereum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Daphne mezereum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    February daphne (Daphne mezereum) is an upright deciduous shrub with mid green leaves. In late winter the naked stems are festooned with intoxicatingly fragrant magenta-purple flowers later turning into red berries. This is one of the hardiest of daphnes. Plant in part sun/part shade with morning or late afternoon sun (protect it from the hottest sun of the day) in rich, well-drained soil. Do not move after planting due to sensitive roots.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This tough plant will grow even in very cold areas. Our plants came from Yakima, Washington for years, we have the first flowers at New Years and they last until mid February. This is one of the hardiest shrubs we grow in full sun to semi shade. Not long lived, but once established it will seed enough to always have a neat show each winter.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Late-winter flowering shrub of rounded outline growing slowly to 4'. Its delightful fragrance turns heads, and a cut sprig will brighten the mood in any office or home. Early summer, bright red berries add a second season of ornamental appeal. Prefers well-drained soil. These are relatively short seedlings, but well rooted. Pot them up early and grow them in a well-drained container mix to avoid root disease.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Small shrub with white or purple flowers which are very fragrant; followed by yellow or purple berries. Zone 4.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Daphne mezereum plant

    How to Grow Daphne mezereum

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • yellow
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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