- Botanical name: Daphne x transatlantica 'Pink Fragrance'
- Common name: Daphne
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Scented flowers
Daphne x transatlantica is a hybrid of Daphne caucasica and Daphne sericea. Daphne x transatlantica ‘Pink Fragrance’ is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub producing richly scented, pale-pink blooms. As the flowers are produced on new growth, it’ll keep flowering throughout the growing season, from spring to late autumn.
Grow Daphne x transatlantica ‘Pink Fragrance’ in full sun with well-drained soil – next to paths and seating areas is ideal, to best enjoy the fragrance. Avoid winter waterlogging and mulch in spring with well-rotted compost or leaf mould.
Little to no pruning is needed as the shrub has a neat growing habit.
How to grow Daphne 'Pink Fragrance'
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Plant size
90cm height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Do Collect seeds in March |
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Do Collect seeds in April |
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Do Collect seeds in May |
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Do not Collect seeds in June |
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Do not Collect seeds in July |
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Do not Collect seeds in August |
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Do not Collect seeds in September |
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Do not Collect seeds in October |
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Do not Collect seeds in November |
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Do not Collect seeds in December |
Daphne 'Pink Fragrance' and wildlife
Daphne 'Pink Fragrance' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Daphne 'Pink Fragrance' poisonous?
Daphne 'Pink Fragrance' irritates eyes, irritates skin, causes an upset stomach and toxins are absorbed by the skin. Its bark, foliage, fruit, roots, sap, seed capsules and seeds are toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to Livestock
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
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