Species: Daphne mezereum
(daf'nee meh-ze-ree'um)
February Daphne
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
3' - 5' (equal spread)
Deciduous
upright, leggy shrub
shade or sun
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
4a
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
very fragrant, vivid, rose-purple flowers; large dark blue-green leaves; bright red fruit; semi-evergreen; leaves hold late into December
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
susceptible to virus
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
native of Europe and Siberia; do not move once established
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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