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Daphne Species, Caucasian Daphne

Daphnecaucasica

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Daphne caucasica by Gardening_Jim
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Genus
Daphne (DAF-nee)
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Species
caucasica (kaw-KAS-ee-kuh)
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Synonym
Daphne cneorum
Daphne euphorbioides
Daphne oleoides
Daphne salicifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Horton, Michigan

Bellevue, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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levilyla
Baltimore, MD (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | positive

This is an absolutely wonderful and beautiful plant but like all Daphnes, it has a tendency to drop dead for no reason...however, when do...Read More

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