Daphne, Burkwood Daphne 'G. K. Argles'

Daphnex burkwoodii

Genus
Daphne (DAF-nee)
Species
x burkwoodii (berk-WOOD-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Quaker Hill, CT | June 2015 | positive

The G.K. Argles which I acquired from Wayne Paquette at Quakin' Grass Nursery three years ago has grown into a giant, beautifully scented...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | positive

This cultivar is very similar to 'Carol Mackie'. The main difference is that the variegation is bright yellow on this cultivar rather th...Read More

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