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Daphne x napolitana

Also Known As

  • Daphne napolitana

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Daphne x napolitana plant details

Daphne x napolitana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Daphne x napolitana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Daphne x napolitana

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small (18”) evergreen daphne. The flowers are vibrant purple in April. The foliage is dark green and very small (1”x1/4”)
Fragrant bright rose-pink flowers in spring AND again in summer-fall make this compact (to only 2') beauty a treasure; hybrid of D. collina and D. cneorum...both beauties in their own right! S-PSh/M/GDr (not dry) acid
Small fragrant flowers of purple-pink adorn this compact, densely branched daphne . Blooms in early summer.

Gardening facts about Daphne x napolitana plant

How to Grow Daphne x napolitana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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