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Winter Daphne

Daphne odora 'Leucanthe' · Thymelaeaceae

A compact rounded shrub prized for clusters of waxy pink-and-white flowers that pour out an exquisite perfume in the depths of winter. Demands perfect drainage; all parts are highly toxic.

At a glance

Habit: Shrub
Light: Part Shade
Water: Moderate Water
Soil: Well-Drained, Acidic Soil, Loam
Climate: Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 1 m H × 1 m W
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: Winter Flowering
Growth rate: Slow-Growing
Maintenance: Moderate Maintenance

Good for

Fragrant / Perfumed
Pots & Containers
Feature / Specimen
Cut Flower & Vase
Toxic to Pets
Toxic if Ingested