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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

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) — it requires minimal pruning and offers a low-maintenance; winter Daphne (Daphne odora) is an evergreen shrub, image 44

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — offering a delightful burst of color amidst the dormant season, image 48

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — offering a delightful burst of color amidst the dormant season, image 67

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — shrub with pink blooms; these enchanting flowers emerge in late winter to early spring

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — These enchanting flowers emerge in late winter to early spring; green leaves set the stage for clusters of, image 66

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Its foliage is rich and glossy

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — shrub for half

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — it is best to choose a suitable location from the outset as it does not respond well to transplanting; sensory, image 53

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — It thrives best in partial shade; shrub for half, image 71

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — These enchanting flowers emerge in late winter to early spring

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — sensory addition to any garden; scientifically known as Daphne odora

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — fragrant blossoms but also serves as an aromatic indulgence in any garden; it thrives best in partial shade

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Winter Daphne (Daphne odora) is an evergreen shrub renowned for its intoxicating fragrance; white flowers that bloom, image 58

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — it requires minimal pruning and offers a low-maintenance; winter Daphne (Daphne odora) is an evergreen shrub, image 63

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Ideal for borders or as a specimen plant

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — The small blooms are typically a pale pink to white hue; pink flowers in the garden, image 68

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — shrub with pink blooms; these enchanting flowers emerge in late winter to early spring, image 56

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — shrub for half; fragrant blossoms but also serves as an aromatic indulgence in 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, image 42

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — It thrives best in partial shade; shrub for half

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — pink flowers in the garden; it thrives in partial shade and well-drained soils, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread

Winter Daphne (Daphne Odora) — Winter Daphne (Daphne odora) is an evergreen shrub renowned for its intoxicating fragrance; white flowers that bloom, image 39

Daphne Odora

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