Daphne
The added bonus of the Daphnes is that they are winter flowering and will provide colour and fragrance when much of the garden is dormant. From mid-winter on into spring the shrub produces clusters of small, starry, flowers. Several flower and foliage forms are available and the variety with yellow-edged leaves, 'Variegata' is often hardier and easier to grow.
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Daphne odora (Leucantha) is the most commonly grown species. It is native to China and has been cultivated in Japan for centuries. It is frost tender but will survive in temperate regions. Daphne bholua, which originates in the Himalayas can be evergreen or deciduous, both of which have fabulous perfume. Daphne cameo has an unusual apricot colour in contrast to the mostly pink varieties.
Daphnes prefer cool, well-aerated, gritty, humus-rich soil. They will not forgive you for moving them - they are intolerant of root disturbance and are best planted in position when young and left there to mature. They can be incorporated into the general planting scheme as well as taking pride of place in the vicinity of the front door.
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PAGE 1 ALL aka Daphne What a delightful little 'must have' this Daphne is. Neat and tidy grey-green foliage and dainty white flowers that open from tight pink buds from spring right through to autumn. And of course is has a wonderful fragrance. Slow growing and compact. Happy in sun or part shade. Semi-evergreen. PVR.
Daphne Eternal Fragrance Current Stock Height: 35/45 cm ? Container: 8l ? $49.99 aka Daphne Daphne Spring Pink Eternal Fragrance is part of the new generation of Daphne breeding. This is a beautiful and hardy new selection. Like its award-winning counterpart, Eternal Fragrance, it is celebrated for its sun hardy nature. Plant it in full sun and enjoy its gorgeous pink blooms, exquisite fragrance and repeat flowering nearly all year round. Daphne Eternal Frag. Pink Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 8l ? $49.99
Depending on temperature this Daphne may shed some leaves therefore it is known as semi-evergreen. As the growth habit is slow and compact this Daphne would be happy in a container which you could position in order to maximize the lovely fragrance.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 90cm
Habit: Bushy
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 90cm
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