Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000493
11/12/99
Daphne mezereum--February Daphne
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
Height: 4 ft Spread: 4 ft Form: (Vis. 1) rounded
Type: deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Pink
Comments: This shrub grows well in some spots but a short
distance away may do poorly. The plants bear (Vis. 2) pink
flowers in early spring and these are followed by red
berries. Daphne is poisonous and hard to transplant.
Cultivars:
'Ruby Glow' - Dark, violet red flowers on erect stems.
References for Cultivars: Sheridan Nurseries 1999.
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