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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) -
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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Partial shade
DAPHNE burkwoodii 'Astrid'
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Additional Features
Good 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 -
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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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
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