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Daphne mezereum

February Daphne

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

4' shrub with fragrant, deep purple flowers in early spring. Long lived and deciduous. Showy red fruit is poisonous. Full sun, well-drained soil.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Walkways

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.