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Daphne genkwa
The Daphne that Thinks it's a Lilac!
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Daphne genkwa

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The Blooms Appear Before the Foliage in Spring!

Lavender-purple blooms are perfect for cutting.
Long, beautiful lavender-blue flower wands arise on this compact shrub in mid- to late spring, beginning before the new foliage appears. Radiantly beautiful and splendid for cutting, the blooms are a breathtaking sight in the border or along the foundation. Give Daphne genkwa a try this season, and see what the Lilac Daphne can do for your garden.

Discovered in its native China by the great Victorian plant hunter Charles Maries, Daphne genkwa is a naturally compact, very free-flowering deciduous shrub. It reaches just 3 feet high and wide, with a symmetrical, rounded shape and excellent branching. In addition to the showy flowers, the 3-inch leaves are handsome, particularly when they first open in spring with a silky texture that is quite eye-catching.

This shrub is content in full sun to light shade, and appreciates warm summer climates. It needs good drainage, but is otherwise easy to grow. Lilac Daphne is a rare treat, and one you will adore in your garden. Zones 5-9.

Genus Daphne
Species genkwa
Bloom Season Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit Mound-shaped
Zone 5 - 9
Plant Height 3 ft
Plant Width 3 ft
Item Form Trees and shrubs
Additional Characteristics Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Free Bloomer
Bloom Color Blue, Lavender, Purple
Foliage Color Medium Green
Light Requirements Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements Moist,  well-drained
Resistance Heat Tolerant
Season Of Interest Spring
Soil Tolerance Normal,  loamy
Uses Border, Cut Flowers, Specimen
Restrictions CAN, HI, PR