Blafra daphne
Daphne transatlantica 'Blafra'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White with orange-yellow anthers
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral, alkaline
- Toxicity
- Toxic to pets
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Blafra' daphne (Daphne transatlantica 'Blafra') is a shrub for borders and containers, and it needs little care. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and average to moist soil of most types. White flowers with orange-yellow anthers open in spring, summer, and autumn. The blooms are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Crocus, Snowdrop, and Green Velvet buxus.