Daphne odora

Winter Daphne, Fragrant Daphne

Family: Thymelaeaceae Mezereum


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Pink, purple
Bloom time Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Spread 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded