Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Daphne (DAF-nee) (Info)
Species: retusa (re-TOO-suh) (Info)
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Category:
Shrubs
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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