Daphne bholua 'Hazel Edwards'

Family - Thymelaeaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Spring, Winter
Hardiness - H4
Height - 1.8m
Width - 1.5m
Location - The Stream Area

Description: A medium-sized, semi-Evergreen Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Leathery, dark green leaves are lanceolate to oblong in shape. Pale pink buds open to creamy white, four-petalled flowers. The flowers are held in clusters at the tips of the branches and are produced from late winter into early spring. The flowers are strongly scented and may be followed by round, black berries.

Flower:

Pale pink buds open to creamy white, cruciform flowers. The blooms are held in clusters at the tips of the branches and have a strong, sweet scent. The flowers are produced in February and March and are followed by round, black berries.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Cruciform flowers held in clusters

Flowering time: February, March

Foliage:

Leathery, dark green leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The leaves are Alternately arranged on the upright branches.

Foliage Senescence: Semi-evergreen

Foliage Shape: Lanceolate, oblong

Poison Information:

This plant is poisonous.

All parts of this plant will cause discomfort if ingested.

Propagation:

Cuttings, grafting.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.