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Daphne jasminea subsp. jasminea Sibthorp & Smith (1809)  / Daphne jasminea subsp. jarmilae J.J. Halda (1998)  

distribution Greece for Daphne jasminea subsp. jasminea also named the Delphi form /  high ca. 0,2 m and 0,3 m wide / growing on limestone rocks / hardy with protection / evergreen in the cold greenhouse / not every clone has fragrance / new upright form is in cultivation

Daphne jasminea subsp. jarmilae occurs in the north African region / up to 0,7 m upright growth / flowers are very small and thin, creamy coloured and only few, often overseen (the pictures below are always close-ups for the subspecies jarmilae, only a collectors item)

Daphne x whiteorum is a hybrid with Daphne jasminea and Daphne petraea , and Daphne x ‘Forarch’ with parent Daphne arbuscula. These hybrids were made by Robin White. A hybrid with Daphne cneorum is also existing.

Above right:

Daphne jasminea subsp. jasminea growing in garden

Above left:

Daphne jasminea subsp. jasminea shrub in pot cultivation

Right:

Daphne jasminea subsp. jasminea, new upright growing form

Below:

Daphne jasminea subsp. jasminea, rich flowering

Below left:

Daphne jasminea subsp. jarmilae with blossoms

Below right:

Daphne jasminea subsp. jarmilae, blossom close-up