Daphne odora typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually in February or March.
winter daphne
Daphne odora
Winter daphne (Daphne odora) is an amazing evergreen shrub prized for its sweet fragrance and stunning clusters of white, pink, purple, or magenta flowers that bloom in winter. It features glossy green leaves with subtle silver veins that act as the perfect backdrop for the fragrant blooms. Furthermore, it thrives in sun or semi-shade and is both heat and frost tolerant, making it one of the few flowering plants in the garden that blooms in winter. In addition, it can reach a height and spread of 1.5 meters, making it a beautiful focal point in any garden. It’s this versatility, combined with its heady winter scent, that makes winter daphne so amazing.
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Daphne odora typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually in February or March.
