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June 2, 2009 : Daphne × susannae 'Cheriton'
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Plant Family / Families: Thymelaeaceae
Scientific Name and Author: Daphne × susannae 'Cheriton'
Institution: UBC Botanical Garden
Accession Number: 033238-5411-1996
Name Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
I photographed this lovely specimen at the font entrance here at UBC Botanical Garden in early May. This is one of my favourite plants in the garden. I have always been fond of fragrant plants, so daphnes are high on my list. ‘Cheriton’ is a proven performer. The evergreen shrub is reported to grow 30-45 cm tall and 60-90 cm wide. Our plant has spread to at least that size if not larger. The fragrance is strong and sweet.
Daphne is a genus of around 70 species, found primarily in Asia and Europe with a few species native to northern Africa. Daphnes are shrubs (or rarely small trees). They can be evergreen or deciduous. The berries are often very toxic and caution is advised when placing in the landscape, although the bitter taste should help keep the unwary from consuming the fruit.
Daphnes are often considered difficult to grow, but many, like the cultivar in this article are actually fairly trouble free. In fact, in the lower mainland of British Columbia and parts of northwestern USA, the European Daphne laureola has proven to be an invasive species. For further reading on the threat check out the fact sheets from the Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team and Evergreen. (Note links are to PDF files, might open slowly.)
Posted by Eric La Fountaine at June 2, 2009 3:26 PM
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Posted by: Meg Bernstein at June 2, 2009 4:46 PM
Just beautiful! I love daphne, but have never seen one this color. I can just imagine the scent! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Chris at June 2, 2009 5:45 PM
Beautiful plant, and great picture!
Posted by: Carolina at June 2, 2009 7:21 PM
can almost smell it!
Posted by: CherriesWalks at June 2, 2009 10:47 PM
What does that name mean please? I can't get a sense of this plant. Is it like Daphne retusa?
Posted by: wendy at June 2, 2009 10:58 PM
Daphne × susannae is a cross of D. collina and D. arbuscula. This cultivar is a low spreading plant.
Posted by: Eric La Fountaine at June 3, 2009 9:47 AM
Where can one find ones of these Daphne x susannae ‘Cheriton’ to purchase? I would love to add one to my flower garden here in Cumming, GA, 30041 USA
Posted by: John Detwiler at June 3, 2009 2:45 PM
Thank-you Eric
Posted by: wendy at June 3, 2009 11:27 PM
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Wow, I am trying to picture the whole plant.