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Daphne genkwa subsp. genkwa Siebold et Zuccarini (1840)

Subspecies jinhaiensis J.J. Halda (1997)  | subsp. leishanensis J.J. Halda (1997)

Daphne genkwa subsp. genkwa is known from China, Taiwan and S-Korea. The latter subspecies are limited to some areas is W-China

height up to 1,2 m / no soil or habitat preferences - but best suited for a sunny places in our region / deciduous / hardy / flower colour range from pale pink and sky-blue to deep lilac / fruit small, white  

plants from Hackenberry group have smaller flowers (Mr. Hackenberry received seeds from China and started cultivating the small flowering form in his garden in the U.S.A.)

Daphne genkwa plants cultivated, in 3 litres pots, survived on the terrace with wetness protection -20°C /-4°F.

A year later all plants died when I watered them during a weather period without frost and one week later came back the frost with -10°C/ 14°F.

In parts of the U.S.A. where the winter is permanently cold it is no problem to cultivate Daphne genkwa in garden.

Above left:

Daphne genkwa, Hackenberry group, flowering in garden, U.S.A.

Above right:

Daphne genkwa form with big blossoms in garden, U.S.A.

Below- left and right: Daphne genkwa, small flowers - Hackenberry group

Left:

Daphne genkwa form with big blossoms

Above:

Daphne genkwa white fruit, close up

Below:

Daphne genkwa own selection with deep lilac colour