winter daphne
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'
Overview
Winter daphne (Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata') is a stunning evergreen shrub that is a must-have for the garden. Dazzling clusters of star-shaped pinkish-purple flowers bloom from December to March, providing a rare winter treat. The beautiful, green leaves have creamy yellow margins, giving the entire shrub a distinctive look. Highly perfumed, these sweet fragrances add a special ambiance to both your garden and your patio space. The plant is easy to care for, drought tolerant, and can be grown in sun or shade. Winter daphne is incredible for any garden, delivering year-round beauty and scent.
Care Guide
Watering
Winter daphne should be watered when the top inch of soil dries out, approximately once a week. The amount of water should be enough to moisten the soil but not saturating it. Water should reach at least 6 inches deep into the soil. It is best to water deeply and infrequently, because frequent light watering will cause the roots to remain near the surface. Light misting is also beneficial for this plant.
Light
Winter Daphne (Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata') should be located in an area with at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day. It is best if they receive morning sun and afternoon shade, especially in the hottest parts of summer. During the cooler winter months, they can tolerate some light shade. Too much shade can inhibit flowering, and wet shade can cause root rot. This plant can thrive in full sun in cooler climates.
Soil
Humus rich, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 7–9.
Pruning
Winter daphne (Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata') should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead or diseased branches with a pair of sharp, sterile pruning shears. Cut back any branches that are rubbing against or crossing each other. Any shoots that have grown out of bounds should be pruned back to the desired shape and size. Prune branches to encourage a denser growth habit and to reduce the height of the plant. For best results, prune in stages, rather than cutting everything in 1 session.
Propagation
Layering Propagation, Cutting, Division, Grafting Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant.
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