Somerset daphne
Daphne burkwoodii 'Somerset'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Creamy white to pale pink
Garden uses
Notes
'Somerset' daphne (Daphne burkwoodii 'Somerset') is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It reaches 24 to 36 inches tall and spreads 48 to 60 inches wide. Creamy white to pale pink flowers open in late spring and have a sweet fragrance.
Pairs well with Lady fern, Rozanne crane's-bill, and Crimson Queen Japanese maple.