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    Daphne odora

    Also Known As

    • Winter Daphne
    • Winter Daphne

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Daphne odora plant details

    Daphne odora is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Daphne odora

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: fragrant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Daphne odora

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Winter daphne blooms in February and March with purple buds opening to white, lusciously fragrant flowers. Plant in part sun/part shade with morning or late afternoon sun (protect it from the hottest sun of the day) in rich, well-drained soil. Winter daphne should offer just the lift you need to get you through the end of winter and into the excitement of spring. Do not move after planting as the roots are sensitive to disturbance.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Evergreen, twiggy shrub growing to 4' with a 6' spread. The narrow, glossy leaves are accented by clusters of fragrant, waxy flowers that open white to pale pink with tinges of dark pink or even red from late fall to mid-spring. This frost tender beauty thrives in well-drained soils with judicious summer watering. Hardy to 25F.

    By: Native Sons

    More powerfully fragrant than all the daphnes, with a spicy undertone (Genders); in a warm location, this 3 foot evergreen shrub can produce its deep-pink flowers all winter. PSh/Med(notdry)/GdDrain

    By: Forestfarm

    This densely branched, rounded evergreen shrub grows in a broadly spreading form to 4'. The heavenly scented, deep, purple-pink with white flowers emerge in early spring in clusters amidst the 3-4" glossy, leathery, deep green leaves. Bloom period is long. This daphne does well in mostly shade and should always be protected from hot afternoon sun. It also likes a little lime at planting time in acid soils.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Daphne odora plant

    How to Grow Daphne odora

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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