Daphne kosaninii

Daphne kosaninii

Native to:
Albania | Bulgaria | Greece | NW. Balkan Pen.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Thymelaeaceae
Genus:
Daphne
Species:
Daphne kosaninii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
pink, white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification; germination can be slow and erratic.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months. Requires scarification. | Pulpy coat -- soak & rinse daily 7 days to remove.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society