- Type:
- Deciduous shrub
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 5-8
Daphnes are well known for their intensely fragrant flowers. This daphne hybrid cultivar is a slow-growing, densely-branched, deciduous shrub which typically grows 2-3' (less frequently to 4') tall with a rounded, mounding habit. Features clusters of extremely fragrant, creamy white to pale blush-pink flowers in late spring which are followed by tiny red drupes (1/3\ wide) in fall. Small, dense, oblong, bright green leaves (to 1 1/2\" long) often persist well into December with no fall color. 'Somerset' is a cross between D. cneorum and D. caucasica."
- Part shade
- Medium
- High
Best grown in moist, rich, sandy-humusy, well-drained soils with a neutral pH in part shade. Consider raised plantings in areas of heavy clay soils to insure good drainage. Also best when planted in locations protected from winter winds and full sun. Benefits from a summer mulch or ground cover which will often help keep roots cool. Do not allow soils to dry out. Often slow to establish and is best left undisturbed once planted.
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