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Daphne, Pink Daphne

Daphnex eschmannii

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Daphne x eschmannii by Todd_Boland

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Genus

Daphne (DAF-nee)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Gardener's Notes:

0

positive

0

neutral

0

negative

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