Daphne x transatlantica 'BLAFRA' (Eternal Fragrance Daphne)

A compact shrub, producing a profusion of light pink and white blooms in clusters, over many months; great for grouping or containers; deciduous in colder climates; needs light shade and well-drained soil; never move once established

Eternal Fragrance Daphne is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Eternal Fragrance Daphne has clusters of fragrant white tubular flowers with shell pink throats at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall. It has dark green evergreen  foliage which emerges light green in spring. The narrow leaves remain dark green throughout the winter.

Eternal Fragrance Daphne will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

Eternal Fragrance Daphne makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.