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Thymelaeaceae
Daphne odora
Fragrant Daphne, Winter Daphne
Winter daphne is an intensely perfumed plant that comes from China and Japan. Blooming in the winter with clusters of deep rose-pink flowers makes this plant a prize for the warm temperate garden. Flowers are followed by pretty red fruits that contrast against the glossed leathery dark green leaves.
Unfortunately, this shrub is short-lived and demanding in its culture. Winter daphne requires extremely well-drained but moist neutral soils, so careful watering and mulching is important. It also should be sited in some sun but sheltered from hot midday sun and dry winds. A slight reduction in watering in late summer has a tendency to result in increased flowering the following winter. The heavenly smelling blossoms are worth trying winter daphne in the patio garden or rockery.
9 - 7
7 - 9
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Broadleaf Evergreen
Partial Sun, Partial Shade
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
China, Japan
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Medium
Average Water
Oval/Rounded
Spring, Winter
Showy
White, Pink, Rose
Red
Dark Green
Brown
Yes
No
Single
Glossy
Smooth
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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