Winter Daphne Odora

Other common names gold edged winter daphne synonyms daphne japonica striata daphne odora marginata family thymelaeaceae genus daphne can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with small usually very fragrant tubular 4 lobed flowers often followed by colourful berries. It is an evergreen shrub grown for its very fragrant fleshy pale pink tubular flowers each with 4 spreading lobes and for its glossy foliage it rarely fruits producing red berries after flowering.

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Winter daphne odora

Daphne odora winter daphne is a species of flowering plant in the family thymelaeaceae native to china later spread to japan and korea. Winter daphne scientifically known as daphne odora and summer daphne daphne transatlantica are superstar flowering shrubs the fragrant flowers of both fill the garden with intoxicating perfume. A t state university work in tandem along with federal state and local governments to form a strategic partnership called n c.

All this from a dense rounded shrub less than 18 inches high. Daphne odora nc state university and n c. There are many varieties of daphne odora and all of them have the same beautifully scented flowers.

Leaves are evergreen leathery. Cooperative extension which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the eastern band of cherokee indians. Attractive yellow margined variegated foliage.

As you might guess from its name winter daphne daphne odora blooms in winter. Botanically called daphne odora pink buds emerge in february to march becoming clusters of fragrant tubular blooms. Locate against a wall or near a patio or deck where its fragrance can be appreciated.

Very easy to grow daphne are wonderful evergreen bushes to add sensory appeal around shady patio gardens decks porches and other outdoor living spaces. The scent is so thick that on warmer days it can envelop a neighborhood. Fragrant flowers that bloom in winter and early spring.

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