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Daphne pontica subsp. pontica L. (1753) | Daphne pontica subsp. haematocarpa Woronow (1905) synonym Daphne albowiana
distribution from southeastern Europe to the Caucasus region / about 0,8 m tall and more than 1 m in diameter / growing in the woods or on bushy slopes / evergreen / scented, especially when evening comes / hardy / always very rich flowering and fruit set
Daphne pontica subsp. pontica should have black fruits (never cultivated this subspecies). Daphne pontica subsp. haematocarpa synonym Daphne albowiana has red to maroon coloured fruits. The latter one is widely grown. Thrives well also on sunny places with a more compact habit. Daphne pontica ‘Variegata’ see pictures below.
A Daphne pontica hybrid is existing. This hybrid grows in normal loamy garden soil without any drainage.
Above left:
Daphne pontica subsp. haematocarpa shrub
Above right:
Daphne pontica in Turkey
Right:
Daphne pontica subsp. haematocarpa inflorescence
Below:
Daphne pontica subsp. haematocarpa close-up of blossoms
Below right:
Daphne pontica subsp. haematocarpa leaves with hoarfrost
Left:
Daphne pontica subsp. haematocarpa with fruits
Above left:
Daphne pontica subsp. pontica flowering branch
Below left:
Daphne pontica subsp. pontica ‘Variegata’
Above right:
Daphne pontica subsp. pontica blossoms close-up
Below right:
Daphne pontica subsp. pontica ‘Variegata’ shoots
