Daphne tangutica
Previously known as:
- Daphne retusa
- Phonetic Spelling
- DAF-nee tan-GUE-tick-uh
- Description
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It is the easiest-to-grow daphne. Simple, leathery, shiny, dark green leaves; 1-3 in. long with fragrant flowers in dense, terminal 3 in. cluster; purple-pink outside and white with pink tinge inside; bright red drupe. Fruit attracts birds. Plant in sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Daphne
- Species:
- tangutica
- Family:
- Thymelaeaceae
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Himalaya to Central China
- Wildlife Value:
- Bright red drupe attracts birds
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Habit/Form:
- Dense
- Mounding
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Type:
- Drupe
- Fruit Description:
- Bright red drupe which attracts birds
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Fragrant flowers in dense, terminal 3 in. cluster; purple-pink outside and white with pink or purple tinge inside; bright red drupe
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leathery
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblanceolate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Simple, leathery, shiny, dark green leaves; 1-3 in. long
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Hanging Baskets
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Rabbits
- Slugs
