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‘Silver Edge’

Daphne

Daphne x burkwoodii

'Silver Edge'

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  • Fragrant
  • Variegated foliage
  • Deer resistant
Description

Pink and white spring flowers accent the attractive variegated leaves, which give 'Silver Edge' its descriptive name. This slow-growing, densely branched shrub is semi-evergreen in mild climates, deciduous in colder areas.

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