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Robert Ticknor, Ph.D
North Willamette Research and Extension Center, Oregon, USA

‘Summer Ice’

Daphne

Daphne x transatlantica

'Summer Ice'

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  • Outstanding fragrance
  • Variegated foliage
  • Deer resistant
Description

Free-flowering, variegated 'Summer Ice' daphne bears spicy-sweet flowers that start pink and open white. Selected by Robert Ticknor, Ph.D, now retired from the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Oregon.

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 - fall
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Variegated

Soil

Well-drained, acidic soils are imperative, as is even moisture.

Pruning

Prune to shape as needed - naturally compact habit typically requires little pruning, however.

Uses

Mixed borders; perennial gardens; specimen plant

Growing Tips

Daphne is rather notorious for being a finicky, demanding plant. As such, plant only in acidic soils with a good amount of organic matter. Site permanently: it resents transplanting.

Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, 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, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, White flowers, Variegated foliage

Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, 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, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, White flowers, Variegated foliage