Despite its name, February Daphne blooms in late March to early April on the previous year's growth. Flowering takes place just before the leaves appear. In fact, the bright green young growth often starts to show before the shrub finishes blooming. February Daphne in the Chapel Garden with the college gate in the background. The species Daphne mezereum has purple-pink flowers followed by scarlet berries, while Daphne mezereum var.
Birds find the berries delectable, but the seeds are poisonous.
Daphne mezereum var. Daphne mezereum var. The habit is rather stiff, and with time, February Daphne will become leggy. February Daphne grows best in well-drained, moisture retentive, calcareous soil, with some shade during the hottest part of the day. But do plant Daphne mezereum var. album in a location that allows you to smell its delightful fragrance.