Daphne mezereum
Sweet, zingy, citrusy fragrance from mangenta flowers that festoon the stems of this early spring blooming.
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February daphne (D. mezereum) is an upright deciduous shrub with mid green leaves. In late winter the naked stems are festooned with intoxicatingly fragrant magenta-purple flowers later turning into red berries. This is one of the hardiest of daphnes. Plant in part sun/part shade with morning or late afternoon sun (protect it from the hottest sun of the day) in rich, well-drained soil. Do not move after planting due to sensitive roots.
Common Name: February Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae (The Daphne Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Part Shade Part Sun Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Late Winter - Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Red
Benefits: Butterflies Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Damp deciduous mixed woodlands and on rich calcareous soils.
Award: GPP AGM
Geographical Origin:
