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Garland Daphne

Daphne Cneorum

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Overview

Daphne cneorum, commonly known as Garland Daphne, is a low-growing, evergreen shrub reaching up to 1 ft in height and spreading 2-3 ft wide. Appreciated for its fragrant pink blossoms blooming in spring, it thrives in well-drained, neutral to acidic soil under full or partial sun. Ideal for rock gardens and borders. Hardy to USDA zones 4-8, it requires minimal pruning and moderate moisture. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type Ground cover

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — Hardy to USDA zones 4-8, it requires minimal pruning and moderate moisture; requiring minimal winter protection, image 59

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature width: 3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type: Ground cover
Family: Thymelaeaceae

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Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — locate it in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — pink flowers in the garden

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — Hardy to USDA zones 4-8, it requires minimal pruning and moderate moisture; requiring minimal winter protection

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — typically around April to May; appreciated for its fragrant pink blossoms blooming in spring

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — Ideal for rock gardens and borders

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — neutral to acidic soil under full or partial sun

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — It is also deer resistant

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — much prized for its sensational fragrance and delicate blossoms

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — Daphne cneorum can withstand temperatures down to -30°F

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — It's important to avoid overwatering

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — evergreen shrub reaching up to 1 ft in height and spreading 2-3 ft wide; typically reaching just 1 to 1.5 feet in, image 54

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — Appreciated for its fragrant pink blossoms blooming in spring

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — it thrives in well-drained; ground cover with pink blooms

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — it thrives in well-drained

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — The blossoms are tightly grouped and release an intoxicating scent that can enliven any garden space

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — locate it in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade; pink flowers in the garden, image 67

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — neutral to acidic soil under full or partial sun; ideal for rock gardens and borders, image 57

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — Appreciated for its fragrant pink blossoms blooming in spring; as this plant is prone to root rot under soggy, image 55

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — requiring minimal winter protection; hardy to USDA zones 4-8, it requires minimal pruning and moderate moisture

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — It thrives best in well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil with moderate moisture

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — It thrives best in well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil with moderate moisture; neutral to acidic soil, image 68

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — ground cover for half or shade; offering visual and olfactory pleasure for passersby

Garland Daphne (Daphne Cneorum) — commonly known as Garland Daphne; it thrives in well-drained, image 53

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