The flowering period of daphne begins very early. That's why the easy-care ornamental shrub is very valued by nature lovers, as it offers the bees their first food after the winter break. But butterflies and insects also appreciate the flowers.
When is the daphne flowering time?
The daphne flowering period begins in February and lasts until April. During this time, the pink and later white flowers provide the first food for bees, butterflies and other insects after the winter break.
Daphne blooms in early spring
The initially pink and later white flowers appear before the leaves, as with most spring bloomers.
Depending on the variety and weather, the flowering period begins in February and continues into April.
Red fruits in summer
The daphne flowers are not only popular with bees, insects and butterflies. Ten species of birds feed on the red fruits, which are poisonous to humans.
The stone fruits ripen from July to August and can be used very well for the propagation of daphne.
Tip
Daphne was formerly called Zeidlerbusch. Zeidler is an out-of-fashion term for beekeepers who liked to use daphne as pasture for bees.
