Botanical Name: Common Names:
Daphne odora Winter Daphne,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Open Canopy, Rounded
Description:
Evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage. The scent of Daphne's attractive and deliciously fragrant pale pink flowers waft through the air in winter. Flowers are clustered, small and trumpet shaped. Plant where this wonderful aroma can be appreciated. Grows to approx. 1m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Scale
Cultural Notes: Daphnes require a cool shaded position away from hot afternoon sun. Protect from frosts and also do not disturb their rootballs. They do have a bad reputation for sudden unexplainable death, but worth the effort! Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Do not over water to avoid root rot.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Thymelaeaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Low