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‘Gold Dust’

Daphne

Daphne x burkwoodii

'Gold Dust'

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Close up of yellow and lime green Gold Dust Daphne foliage "} White blooms on Gold Dust Daphne in the landscape
  • Fragrant
  • Variegated foliage
  • Deer resistant
Description

A compact variety with golden variegated foliage and fragrant pink spring flowers 'Gold Dust' daphne is deciduous in colder regions and semi-evergreen in milder areas.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
2 - 3'
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, Semi-evergreen, 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, Semi-evergreen, 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