Species winter daphne Guide
white-pink flowers with yellow center, yellow-green leaves and brown stems

winter daphne

Daphne odora

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 9

Flowers:

Reddish purple with white inside Flowers

Sun:

Part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

watering

Winter daphne (Daphne odora) should be watered every 7-10 days or when the soil feels dry to the touch. When watering, it’s best to give the plants a deep soak; this involves giving the pot a thorough watering until the water drains from the bottom. Make sure not to overwater, as overwatering can lead to root rot. During the winter when temperatures are cooler, the plant will need far less water. For outdoor plants, only water if temperatures are above freezing.

sunlight

Winter daphne (Daphne odora) grows best in bright, indirect sunlight. It is best to provide it with 4-5 hours of sun per day, preferably in the morning and early afternoon. Avoid positioning it in direct sunlight as this can lead to scorching of the leaves. Winter daphne can also tolerates some shade, however, this can result in fewer blooms.

pruning

Pruning winter daphne should be done once a year, ideally in the spring when the plant is just beginning to break dormancy and heading into active growth. Pruning should be kept to a minimum, as this species thrives on winter pruning and can be damaged by hard pruning. If necessary, remove dead, diseased, and weak branches and shoots, and thin out any overly dense growth near the center of the shrub. Make sure to avoid leaving large, open wounds. Avoid shearing or shaping the shrub and, instead, focus on removing unwanted or overly dense shoots judiciously.