With varieties like perfume princess and eternal fragrance, it doesn’t take long to figure out the daphne shrub is known for its sweet, fruity fragrance in addition to its pretty clusters of white, pink, or lavender blooms.
With varieties like perfume princess and eternal fragrance, it doesn’t take long to figure out the daphne shrub is known for its sweet, fruity fragrance in addition to its pretty clusters of white, pink, or lavender blooms.
Plus, their flowers arrive in late winter or early spring, brightening those final dull cold days. "These shrubs are great because they bloom early when not much else is going on in the garden," says Mike Duvall, woody program manager for Star Roses & Plants.
Plus, their flowers arrive in late winter or early spring, brightening those final dull cold days. "These shrubs are great because they bloom early when not much else is going on in the garden," says Mike Duvall, woody program manager for Star Roses & Plants.
What types of daphne shrubs should I plant?
If you live somewhere that has severe winters, we have bad news. Daphne shrubs grow in USDA Hardiness zones 6 to 9.
What types of daphne shrubs should I plant?
If you live somewhere that has severe winters, we have bad news. Daphne shrubs grow in USDA Hardiness zones 6 to 9.
Be sure to look at a particular plant's tag when you buy it since different species have different light requirements from full shade to full sun. In hot climates, daphne shrubs fare better with afternoon shade.
Be sure to look at a particular plant's tag when you buy it since different species have different light requirements from full shade to full sun. In hot climates, daphne shrubs fare better with afternoon shade.
Some species are evergreen and grow flowers in clusters or along stem tips, while other types keep blooming throughout the summer. Best of all, you don't have to worry about them after they are grown.
Some species are evergreen and grow flowers in clusters or along stem tips, while other types keep blooming throughout the summer. Best of all, you don't have to worry about them after they are grown.
Varieties to try:
– Eternal Fragrance
– Marianni
– Carol Mackie
Varieties to try:– Eternal Fragrance– Marianni– Carol Mackie