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”)

By: Gossler Farms

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

By: Forestfarm

Small fragrant flowers of purple-pink adorn this compact, densely branched daphne . Blooms in early summer.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

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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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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