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Daphne odora


winter daphne




Origin:  Native to China and Japan.
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Genus
Daphne
Species
odora
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
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchApril
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.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Toxic if eaten and it is a possible skin irritant.
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