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Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice'

Also Known As

Daphne caucasica 'Variegata'
Daphne Summer Ice

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice' plant details

Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, repeat-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Daphne has some great qualities not before seen in the genus: an incredibly long bloom period and it’s easy to grow. D. x transatlantica ‘Summer Ice’ forms a mounded shrub with beautifully fragrant (like sweet baby powder) white flowers with an apple blossom flush that bloom from early April until November. As if that weren’t enough the leaves sport a crisp white trim. Semi-evergreen in average winters. Deciduous in hard winters. Rich, well-drained soil in sun. Do not move after planting.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Named by Bob Tichnor, of Aurora, Oregon. This long blooming deciduous daphne has golden variegated leaves. D 'Summer Ice' is the same hybrid as D. 'Jims Pride'. But, is variegated and blooms for a shorter time.

By: Gossler Farms

The sweetly scented, white with an apple blossom flush flowers on this daphne may persist for 6 months! The foliage is small, semi-evergreen and edged with a thin line of ivory white on gray-green. During average winters about half of the leaves are retained and in especially cold winters all the leaves are lost. They tend to maintain a consistent habit for 10-20 years and require little pruning. Their lives may be prolonged with a sunny location and limited fertilizer. They do not appreciate being moved once in the ground. Planting where their lovely fragrance can be often appreciated is recommended.

By: Forestfarm

A variegated version of Jim's Pride fantastic looking exceptionally free flowering it is confused in the nursery trade with other variegated caucasica forms, daphnes in general seem very prone to throwing variegated shoots.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Fragrant pink-white flowers spring through summer, semi-evergreen, good drainage, Zones 6-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

In our opinion this is the best variegated Daphne for the garden. A hybrid of D. caucasica, it really blooms all summer long with fragrant pink to white flowers. Semi-evergreen foliage is delicately rimmed with white and is always attractive. 4' x 4'.

By: Avant Gardens

A very prolific bloomer with the same shape as 'Jim's Pride' with silvery edged leaves, giving the shrub an overall shimmer, especially in summer.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A pleasing variegated form that is quite popular. And why not with fragrant cluster of white flowers all summer and into fall. 3' x 3' plants.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A choice evergreen daphne with variegated foliage and a propensity to bloom from spring until fall. The leaves have a fine, creamy white edge, less prominent than that of 'Carol Mackie', and the fragrant white flowers appear in clusters that dot the bush right through summer. Rounded, shrubby habit.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

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Photo of Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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By: Karl Gercens III

By: Grace Peterson

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Gardening facts about Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice' plant

How to Grow Daphne x transatlantica 'Summer Ice'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- black
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen

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