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DAPHNE burkwoodii 'Astrid'
Commonly known as Variegated daphne
Pale yellow margins turning creamy-white to the blue-green leaves
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Linear to lance-shaped leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, densely-branched shrub. Flowers in terminal clusters of up to 16 flowers 8mm (less than ½in) across.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline
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Full sun
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DAPHNE burkwoodii 'Astrid'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowAll daphnes resent transplanting. x burkwoodii has a habit of shedding leaves in dry summers. This does not affect the performance of the plant and new leaves appear in autumn or spring. Attractive to bees and other insects.Pests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses.Place of originGarden origin
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus rich but not dry - mulch to keep roots cool.Neutral soil preferredOr slightly alkaline to slightly acidic
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
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