Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie' (Carol Mackie Daphne)

Michael's Opinion

This is a class plant, in fact I have two in my small garden and although a large shrub it has many rewards, form, flower, leaves and scent. It requires periodic pruning since limbs may tend to break at the base, especially after heavy winter snows but this is an easy way to rejuvinate the plant.

Botanical Information

FamilyThymelaeaceae
GenusDaphne
Speciesx burkwoodii
Cultivar'Carol Mackie'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 20
Height1 m
Spread1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA low growing, rounded form, sparsely branched when in flower covered with clusters of pink, fragrant blooms. Leaves are lanceolate, to about 2c m in length and edged in cream to white. In mild winters the leaves may be retained.
ID CharacteristicVariegated lanceolate leaves, with yellow-cream margins and pink clusters of very fragrant flowers.
ShapeMounded.
LandscapeAs an accent or specimen plant, ideally planted close to a patio or entrance where the scent may be appreciated.
CultivationDoes well in moist well drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
PestsNone of note.
Notable SpecimensFanshawe College Gardens, London, Ontario, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, beige-brown, with pronounced lenticels, smooth with branches not exceeding 4 cm in circumference.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are lanceolate, to about 2 cm in length and edged in cream to white.
Flower DescriptionPinkish tinged, opeing white and very fragrant borne in dense terminal 5 cm umbels
Colour DescriptionNo autumn colour of note.
Texture DescriptionA medium textured plant.

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