Variegated Winter Daphne
Daphne odora 'Aureo-marginata'
SKU
3152
Evergreen shrub prized for beautiful rosy-pink flower buds that open to white, sweetly fragrant flowers. A great foundation plant where soil is well drained. Attractively variegated yellow margin to foliage. Partial sun. Moderate grower to 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown.
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7 - 9 Change
Filtered sun, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | DAF-nay oh-DOR-uh AW-ree-o mar-jeh-NAH-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Daphne is named for a female figure in Greek mythology. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Design Ideas | Daphne is ideal for north- and east-facing beds, against walls and around patio and deck edges, where its scent is enjoyed up close. As a specimen, its variegated leaves are good for lightening shade- garden plantings. Try in groups of three at corners and transitions from path to patio. Can even grow in well-drained containers. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Fragrant Spring Flowers |
Requires prepared soil with exceptional drainage. Mulch to keep roots cool. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune after flowering to shape.
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