Hardiness
Zone 5–8
Discover the plant
Daphne 'Carol Mackie'
FamilyThymelaeaceae
Daphne × burkwoodii ‘Carol Mackie’ is an elegant ornamental shrub highly prized for its bright variegated foliage and intensely fragrant spring blooms. It forms a dense, well-structured, rounded habit, ideal for refined beds, borders, and plantings near walkways where its fragrance can be fully appreciated. Its grey-green evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage edged with creamy yellow brightens the garden all year round. In spring, it is covered with clusters of pale pink to deep pink flowers, delicately scented, providing an exceptional sensory touch. Appreciated for its high ornamental value and neat habit, ‘Carol Mackie’ prefers well-drained soils and sheltered locations. Well-suited to Quebec in a sheltered spot, it offers a remarkable combination of fragrance, texture, and elegance.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorVariegated green cream
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingSmall toxic red berries
Maximum height1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth ratevery slow
Hardiness zoneZone 5–8
Minimum temperature'-30°C
