(Kostenlos) Carol Mackie Daphne In Winter

X burkwoodii called carol mackie this variety provides the usual rounded 3 form subtle grayish green leaves and marvelously fragrant clusters of pale pink flowers in may and occasionally thereafter.

Carol mackie daphne in winter. Daphne x burkwoodii carol mackie sku 3153 small fragrant pale pink blossoms cloak this small shrub in spring. Winter daphne daphne odora. Perhaps the outstanding feature of carol mackie plants is their variegated foliage. Daphne burkwoodii carol mackie daf nee ex burk wood ee eye audio this celebrated hybrid is notable for its green leaves with golden yellow margins that fade to cream. The best of them for northern gardeners is a highly ornamental selection of d. Daphne pruning winter care and fertilizing prune these spring flowering shrubs soon after they have bloomed. Despite being classified as deciduous some refer to carol mackie as semi evergreen the daphne shrubs in a zone 5 garden will usually keep their leaves throughout the winter.

There are numerous species hybrids and cultivars of this group in the thyme family thymelaeceae but one that stands out both for its foliage and cold hardiness is daphne x burkwoodii carol mackie. It is a dense slow growing deciduous shrub which typically grows 2 3 tall with a rounded mounding habit. A young specimen plant. The leaves do not become unattractive until late winter. The trailing branches spread about three feet. Persisting well into winter the foliage of oblong gray green leaves 2 in. Evergreen hybrids such as carol mackie daphne x burkwoodii carol mackie winter hardy in usda zones 4 through 8 are evergreen in warmer climates but deciduous in colder ones where winter.

Top prune the plant to improve the shape and reduce its size but be careful not to remove more than 30 of the top growth. Features fragrant clusters of pale pink flowers in late spring which are followed by tiny red drupes 1 3 wide in fall. Its deep pink buds open to pale pink white blossoms in early spring and give off a sweet fragrance. Carol mackie is most noted for its outstanding variegated foliage. Daphne burkwoodii briggs moonlight. Aureo marginata is a popular winter daphne with variegated leaves. There are several dozen species in this genus many of which are not hardy for us.

Long 5 cm is adorned by striking golden margins that mature to creamy white. Cneorum is a low grower that reaches heights of less than a foot making it ideal for rock gardens and edging pathways.