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Winter Daphne

Daphne Odora

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Overview

Winter Daphne (Daphne odora) is an evergreen shrub renowned for its intoxicating fragrance. It thrives in partial shade and well-drained soils, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread. Glossy, green leaves set the stage for clusters of purple-tinged, white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. Ideal for borders or as a specimen plant, it requires minimal pruning and offers a low-maintenance, sensory addition to any garden.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Type Shrub
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — offering a delightful burst of color amidst the dormant season
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Ideal for borders or as a specimen plant; providing a lush backdrop for the delicate flowers.<br><br>For optimal, image 43Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — green leaves set the stage for clusters of purple-tinged; shrub with pink blooms, image 41Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Winter Daphne (Daphne odora) is an evergreen shrub renowned for its intoxicating fragrance; white flowers that bloom in lateWinter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — The small blooms are typically a pale pink to white hue; pink flowers in the garden, image 49Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — sensory addition to any gardenWinter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring; it requires minimal pruning and offers a low-maintenance+69

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Thymelaeaceae

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Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — offering a delightful burst of color amidst the dormant season
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Ideal for borders or as a specimen plant; providing a lush backdrop for the delicate flowers.<br><br>For optimal, image 43
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — green leaves set the stage for clusters of purple-tinged; shrub with pink blooms, image 41
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Winter Daphne (Daphne odora) is an evergreen shrub renowned for its intoxicating fragrance; white flowers that bloom in late
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — The small blooms are typically a pale pink to white hue; pink flowers in the garden, image 49
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — sensory addition to any garden
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring; it requires minimal pruning and offers a low-maintenance
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — providing a lush backdrop for the delicate flowers.<br><br>For optimal growth; its foliage is rich and glossy, image 70
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Ideal for borders or as a specimen plant; providing a lush backdrop for the delicate flowers.<br><br>For optimal growth
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — scientifically known as Daphne odora
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — it requires minimal pruning and offers a low-maintenance
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — providing a lush backdrop for the delicate flowers.<br><br>For optimal growth; its foliage is rich and glossy
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Its foliage is rich and glossy; ideal for borders or as a specimen plant
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — it is best to choose a suitable location from the outset as it does not respond well to transplanting
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Its foliage is rich and glossy; ideal for borders or as a specimen plant, image 69
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — It thrives best in partial shade
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — It thrives in partial shade and well-drained soils, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread; the small blooms are, image 40
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Ideal for borders or as a specimen plant; providing a lush backdrop for the delicate flowers.<br><br>For optimal, image 62
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — It thrives in partial shade and well-drained soils, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread; the small blooms are typically a
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — sensory addition to any garden; scientifically known as Daphne odora, image 45
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — green leaves set the stage for clusters of purple-tinged
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — shrub with pink blooms
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — fragrant blossoms but also serves as an aromatic indulgence in any garden
Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — providing a lush backdrop for the delicate flowers.<br><br>For optimal growth
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