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Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000492
01/01/98

Daphne cneorum--Rose Daphne

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7                                     
Height: 1 ft   Spread: 2 ft  Form: spreading                
Type: evergreen shrub                                       
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches                     
Flowers: Pink                                               

Comments: Rose Daphne is a small, evergreen shrub that can  
be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover.  Rose daphne  
can be grown in the shade and should be given some winter   
protection if snowfall is likely to be inadequate.          

Cultivars:                                                  
   'Alba' - A low plant only 6 inches high that bears       
     white flowers.                                         
   'Eximia' - Pink flowers are larger than those of the     
     species.                                               
   'Ruby Glow' - The dark pink flowers are fragrant.        

References for Cultivars: Weston Nurseries 1997             

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