Daphne × burkwoodii 'Golden Treasure'
Burkwood daphne 'Golden Treasure'
A bushy, densely branched, semi-evergreen shrub to 90cm, bearing bright yellow leaves with green margins. In late spring, and sometimes again in autumn, it produces clusters of fragrant white flowers at the stem tips; the petals are flushed pink
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Pink | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | White Pink | Green Yellow | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Daphne can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with small, usually very fragrant tubular, 4-lobed flowers, often followed by colourful berries
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil in sun or partial shade. Mulch annually in spring with well-rotted organic matter to keep the roots cool. See daphne cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe heel cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
See pruning groups 1 and 8; keep pruning to a minimum
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), phytophthora root rot, fungal leaf spot and virus diseases
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