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Daphne odora (Winter daphne)

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Botanical Name: Daphne odora DAF-nee OH-dor-ah

Common Name: Winter daphne Genus: Daphne

This evergreen species produces rose-purple buds that open to white and are intensely and exotically fragrant. The blooms (from mid-winter to early spring) are followed by red fruit and dark-green, glossy leaves.
Noteworthy characteristics: These shrubs are gems in the open woodland and shrub border, or for specimen planting. Daphnes have the reputation of being finicky and perishing without warning, but in general, they are beautiful, low maintanence shrubs.
Care: This species prefers filtered shade and heavy pruning to keep it full.
Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame when fresh; take softwood cuttings in early summer and hardwood cuttings in late summer.
Problems: Southern blight, Verticillium wilt, crown and root rot, Botrytis twig blight, aphids, and scale.

Overview
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Height	3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread	3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate Grower
Light	Part Shade Only
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Maintenance	Low
Characteristics	Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers; Showy Fruit
Bloom Time	Early Spring; Spring; Winter
Foliage Color	Evergreen
Flower Color	Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders
Style	Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest	Winter Interest, Spring Interest
Type	Shrubs

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