Hardy Plants
Daphne arbuscula
Type: Dwarf evergreen shrub
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Color: Flowers deep pink, very fragrant
Exposure: Full sun; West-facing or South-facing
Bloom Month: in late spring and early summer
Height: 4”
Shape: shrubby, prostrate habit
Soil: Moderately fertile, humus rich, Sand, loam
Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Origin: native only to Slovakia
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Propagation: Seeds are rarely produced; cuttings & graftings may be done.
Notes: The species is endangered and protected by law in Slovakia and also by European law