Daphne burkwoodii Salmon

Daphne Salmon

Daphne × burkwoodii ‘Salmon’ is a compact, rounded deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub valued for its tidy form and highly fragrant soft salmon-pink flowers that cover the plant in spring, creating a delicate display, with fine blue-green foliage that may develop subtle yellow tones in fall.


Mature Size:
Width: 3–5 ft
Height: 3–5 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–7b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Fragrant salmon-pink flowers in mid to late spring
Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil
Water: Moderate; requires excellent drainage and dislikes wet conditions


🌸 Landscape Uses
Foundation plantings, specimen shrub, borders, cottage gardens, near entryways


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer resistant

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

4-6'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Normal, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Foundation

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No