Daphne odora
'Aueromarginata'
Gold-edged Winter Daphne
Family |
Thymelaeaceae |
Genus |
Daphne |
Species |
odora |
Cultivar |
'Aueromarginata' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
1 - 1.5 m |
Spread |
1 - 1.5 m |
General Description |
An evergreen shrub with dark green leaves trimmed in yellow. Clusters of purple-pink flowers bloom in early spring. |
Landscape |
Containers, flower borders and city gardens. |
Cultivation |
Grow in fertile, moist soil that is well-draining. Grow under shelter in sun or under partial shade. |
Shape |
Bushy. |
Growth |
Slow |
Pests |
Aphids and slugs. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
Propagation |
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
Toxic if eaten and it is a possible skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. |