Daphne tangutica (Sweet Daphne, Tangut Daphne)


Botanical Information

FamilyThymelaeaceae
GenusDaphne
Speciestangutica
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)5 - 14
Height0.5 - 1 m
Spread0.5 - 1 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionDaphne tangutica or Sweet Daphne is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with fragrant white-pink flowers and dark green oblong leaves.
Notable SpecimensWakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England.

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