Burkwood daphne
Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie'
Burkwood daphne (Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie') is a shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 3–4 ft tall and 3–5 ft wide, needs medium water, and prefers part. Very particular about drainage and protected siting — fails in heavy clay or exposed locations. Daphnes are also famously short-lived (5–8 years) and can die suddenly without obvious cause. Worth the effort where conditions suit.
medium water3–4 ft tall and 3–5 ft wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie'
- Variety / cultivar
- 'Carol Mackie'
- Type
- Shrub
- Mature size
- 3–4 ft tall and 3–5 ft wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- part
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- loam, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- low
- Wind tolerance
- low
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Bloom color
- pink, white
- Bloom time
- late spring
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Good for
- north foundation
Frequently asked questions
- Is Burkwood daphne good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Burkwood daphne is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a shrub suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Burkwood daphne get?
- It matures to about 3–4 ft tall and 3–5 ft wide.
- How much water does Burkwood daphne need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Burkwood daphne native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
