Daphne x transatlantica 'Blafra' (Eternal Fragrance™ Daphne)
Botanical Information
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus | Daphne |
| Species | x transatlantica |
| Cultivar | 'Blafra' |
| Tradmarked Name | Eternal Fragrance™ |
| Patent Number | PP18,361 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | D. x transatlantica is a hybrid of D. caucasica (a deciduous female) and D. collina (an evergreen male). The United States Plant Patent was issued December 25, 2007. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 90 cm |
| Spread | 90 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A small evergreen shrub with white fragrant flowers that bloom continuously until frost. |
| Shape | Rounded habit. |
| Landscape | Excellent container plant, or as part of a low hedge or border. |
| Cultivation | Grow in partial shade in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, should not dry out. May be slow to establish, and should be left undisturbed after planting. Tolerant of pruning. |
| Pests | Aphids, mealy bugs and scale should be watched for, as well as botrytis, leaf spot, canker, twig blight and crown rot. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Small, pink flower buds. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green, narrow leaves to 5 cm in length. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are white with an orange-yellow eye, emitting a sweet aroma. |
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