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Daphne x transatlantica
'Blafra'
Eternal Fragrance™ Daphne
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.
| Family |
| Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus |
| Daphne |
| Species |
| x transatlantica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Blafra' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Tradmarked Name |
| Eternal Fragrance™ |
| Patent Number |
| PP18,361 |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 14 |
| Height |
| 90 cm |
| Spread |
| 90 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A small evergreen shrub with white fragrant flowers that bloom continuously until frost. |
| 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. |
| Shape |
| Rounded habit. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| 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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