This semi-evergreen hybrid shrub has upright branch stems that form a compact low rounded habit. It has mid-green leathery lance-shaped leaves and the small tube-shaped pink-flushed white fragrant flowers appear in a terminal cluster during a late spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Daphne x burkwoodii is a hybrid derived from Daphne cneorum x Daphne caucasica during the early 20th century by the Burkwood brothers in England. 

It prefers a protected sunny to semi-shaded position and it grows in well-drained organic rich moist soils with a pH 6.6-7.5 and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

The Burkwood Daphne is grown for its fragrant flowers and compact rounded habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or in rockeries. It is suitable for inland and low-mountain regions establishing in 2-3 years but may be short lived. These hybrids are also grown in patio pots and planter boxes or on the shaded side of buildings. Care must be taken not to disturb the roots or over water as the plant is prone to suddenly die. ID 3432

Daphne (DAF-nee) x burkwoodii (berk-WOOD-ee-eye)

‘Daphne’: ancient Greek name for the bay laurel,

Thymelaeaceae (TY-mel-ee-AY-see-ee)
Daphne Family