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‘Carol Mackie’

Daphne

Daphne

'Carol Mackie'

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  • Fragrant
  • Variegated foliage
  • Compact habit
Description

'Carol Mackie' is a landscape classic with variegated foliage and fragrant pink flowers in spring. This small shrub is a lovely addition to borders and woodland gardens, but will need protection from winter winds.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Semi-evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Variegated

Soil

Best in neutral, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool.

Pruning

Prune after flowering if needed.

Uses

Mixed borders, foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Daphne is rather notorious for being a finicky, demanding plant. Site permanently: it resents transplanting.

Features: Deer resistant, Fragrant, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Daphne, Common name: Daphne, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Variegated foliage

Features: Deer resistant, Fragrant, Foliage interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Daphne, Common name: Daphne, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Variegated foliage