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Daphne x burkwoodii

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Daphne x burkwoodii plant details

Daphne x burkwoodii is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with variegated foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Daphne x burkwoodii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Daphne x burkwoodii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hybrid of D. cneorum x D. caucasica. This species is a semievergreen shrub, upright and densely branched to 3-5'. The fragrant flowers bloom in late spring and some varieties again in autumn. The white to pink or pale purple blooms appear on terminal clusters of 16 flowers each. The medium to dark green leaves are lance shaped and 1½" in length.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Daphne x burkwoodii plant

How to Grow Daphne x burkwoodii

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
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