A rounded evergreen shrub with leathery deep green leaves. Clusters of fragrant deep purple-pink and white flowers, followed by red fruit. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers February to March. Fruits April. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Daphne odora
A rounded evergreen shrub with leathery deep green leaves. Clusters of fragrant deep purple-pink and white flowers, followed by red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Daphne |
|---|---|
| Species | odora |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, pink, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | April |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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