Burkwood Daphne
Daphne x burkwoodii
SKU
41675
Clusters of highly fragrant pink flowers cloak the branch tips in late spring on this compact, rounded shrub with dense, blue-green foliage. An ideal patio container or garden accent, or use for massing in sheltered foundations or borders. Semi-evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | DAF-nay berk-WOOD-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide in 10 years. |
| Bloom Time | Spring, often repeating in fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Camellia (Camellia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Azalea (Azalea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
Provide enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Mulch to keep roots cool. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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