Daphne ‘Pink Fragrance’
Plant Fact File:
- Pot Size: 1 liter
- Season of Interest: Spring, summer, and sporadically throughout the year
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
- Flower Color: Pink
- Fragrant: Yes, highly fragrant
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Height: Typically reaches around 60-90 cm (may vary)
- Spread: Typically reaches around 60-90 cm (may vary)
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Aspect: Partial shade to full sun
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
Description:
Daphne ‘Pink Fragrance’ is a delightful evergreen shrub known for its highly fragrant flowers. This variety typically produces clusters of pink blooms, providing fragrance and visual interest throughout the spring, summer, and sporadically at other times of the year.
Key Features:
- Flowers: The small, pink flowers of ‘Pink Fragrance’ are highly fragrant, filling the air with a sweet and pleasant scent. The flowering period primarily occurs in spring and summer, with sporadic blooming throughout the year, extending the period of interest.
- Foliage: The evergreen foliage is glossy and green, providing year-round interest in the garden. The leaves contribute to the plant’s attractiveness even when it is not in bloom.
- Growth: ‘Pink Fragrance’ exhibits a moderate growth rate, forming a well-branched and compact shrub. It typically reaches a height and spread of around 60-90 cm.
- Aspect and Soil: Daphnes generally prefer partial shade to full sun and well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
- Pot Size: In a 1-liter pot, ‘Pink Fragrance’ is presented as a well-established plant ready for planting in the garden or for continued growth in a larger container.
This Daphne variety is a charming addition to gardens, borders, or container plantings, offering both fragrance and extended periods of blooming. With proper care and the right growing conditions, ‘Pink Fragrance’ can become a fragrant and lovely feature in your landscape.
