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Lilac Daphne (Daphne genkwa) - 2 Gallon Pot

Lilac Daphne (Daphne Genkwa) – 2 Gallon Pot

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SKU: D2LSC 8772035422 Category: RARE PLANTS

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Lilac Daphne

Daphne genkwa

Common Names: Blue Daphne, Lilac Laurel

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-8b (4?) Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub

Height at Maturity: 3-5′

Width at Maturity: 3-5′

Spacing: 3-4′ for solid hedges; 7′ for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Upright Mound

Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Flower Color: Lavender-Blue

Flower Size: Small, less than 1″ in clusters

Flowering Period: Late Winter to Spring

Flower Type: Tubular in clusters

Fragrant Flowers: Yes, very light and subtle

Foliage Color: Green, Gray Silver

Fragrant Foliage: No

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Afternoon Sun

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5 (Moderately Acid to Neutral)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Butterflies, Beneficial Pollinators, Visual Attention

Resistances: Cold Temperatures (-30F / Zones 4-8), Deer – more info, Disease, Heat

Description

Heralding the arrival of spring with an absolutely beautiful cloud of color, Daphne genkwa, commonly called Lilac Daphne, is a deciduous selection featuring abundant clusters of delicate, tubular shaped, lilac-like lavender-blue to lavender-pink flowers on every node of the long leafless stems in late winter to early spring. After flowering, handsome, elongated and pointed grey-green silky leaves cloth the long grey stems on a plant that is 3 to 5 feet tall and wide when all grown up. As with other Daphne species, this one doesn’t like to be moved, so make sure to pick out a permanent residence for this gem. Lilac Daphne grow will grow in full sun to part shade, is drought tolerant when established, and is not picky about soil type as long as its of average fertility and the drainage is good. Deer turn their nose up to it.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 3 to 5 feet tall and equally as wide, the Lilac Daphne is ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in sunny to partially shaded locations near patios, decks, porches and other outdoor living spaces where the flowers can be enjoyed from close up. A fine addition to Asian gardens, woodland gardens, cottage gardens, and Xeriscape gardens (low water needs).

Suggested Spacing: 3-4 feet apart for solid hedges; 7 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

Lilac Daphne is easy to grow in a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility, preferring an acidic soil. Unlike some other species that prefer shade, Daphne genkwa will grow in full sun or part shade. It has good drought tolerance when established.

Note: For helpful advice provided by our experts, click on the Planting & Care tab above on desktops or below on mobile phones. Do keep in mind that Daphne genkwa will grow in full sun or part shade.

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