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Daphne Species, Twin-Flowered Daphne

Daphnepontica

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Genus

Daphne (DAF-nee)

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Species

pontica (PON-ti-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Textured

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Green

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Todd_Boland

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

This is not your typical Daphne. This one has pale yellowish-green, spidery flowers among dark shiny leaves. Not a floral knockout but ...Read More

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