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Daphne tangutica

Previously known as:

  • Daphne retusa
Phonetic Spelling
DAF-nee tan-GUE-tick-uh
Description

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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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen
  • 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.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Habit/Form:
    Dense
    Mounding
  • 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
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Summer
    Fruit Type:
    Drupe
    Fruit Description:
    Bright red drupe which attracts birds
  • 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
  • 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
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Form:
    Straight
  • 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