Daphne 'Perfume Princess '
Family - Thymelaeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H4
Height - 1.5m
Width - 1m
Location - The White Garden
Description: A small to medium-sized Evergreen Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Leathery, mid to dark green leaves are Elliptic to oblanceolate in shape. Rose pink buds open to pale pink, cross-shaped flowers that turn white with age. The Blooms are heavily scented and are relatively large in comparison to those of Daphne bholua. The flowers are held in clusters and produced from midwinter into early spring.
Flower:
Rose pink buds open to pale pink, cruciform flowers that turn white with age. The flowers are held in clusters and produced from January into March. The blooms are intensely fragrant.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Cruciform flowers in clusters
Flowering time: January, February, March
Foliage:
Leathery mid to dark green leaves are Elliptic to oblanceolate in shape. The leaves are Alternately arranged on upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Semi-evergreen
Foliage Shape: Elliptic to oblanceolate
Poison Information:
All parts of this plant are toxic.
The sap of this plant may cause skin irritation, and all parts will cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation of this plant for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.