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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

Daphne odora 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.

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Photo of Daphne odora flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

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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Plant Type

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Zones

7a-10b

Size

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Width: 3'-4'

mostly shade
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Photo of Daphne bholua flower by Cistus Nursery

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