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Daphne odora 'Leucantha'

Also Known As

  • Daphne odora f. leucantha
  • Leucantha Winter Daphne

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Daphne odora 'Leucantha' plant details

Daphne odora 'Leucantha' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Daphne odora 'Leucantha'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, winter interest, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Daphne odora 'Leucantha'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The green leaved, pale pink flowered ‘version’ of the common winter daphne. Rather easier in the garden in culture as well as design. Clusters of pink buds open to intensely fragrant star-shaped white flowers mid to late winter, offering great late winter cheer! Sun to part shade. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Daphne odora 'Leucantha' plant

How to Grow Daphne odora 'Leucantha'

  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - dappled shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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