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Daphne odora 'Aureo-marginata'
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Bloom Time | Early spring |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
Design Ideas | Daphne is ideal for north- and east-facing beds, against walls and around patio and deck edges, where its scent is enjoyed up close. As a specimen, its variegated leaves are good for lightening shade- garden plantings. Try in groups of three at corners and transitions from path to patio. Can even grow in well-drained containers. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Heath (Erica); Camellia (Camellia) |
Care Instructions | Requires prepared soil with exceptional drainage. Mulch to keep roots cool. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune after flowering to shape. |
Lore | Daphne is named for a female figure in Greek mythology. |
Bloom Time | Early spring |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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Design Ideas | Daphne is ideal for north- and east-facing beds, against walls and around patio and deck edges, where its scent is enjoyed up close. As a specimen, its variegated leaves are good for lightening shade- garden plantings. Try in groups of three at corners and transitions from path to patio. Can even grow in well-drained containers. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Heath (Erica); Camellia (Camellia) |
Care Instructions | Requires prepared soil with exceptional drainage. Mulch to keep roots cool. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune after flowering to shape. |
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Lore | Daphne is named for a female figure in Greek mythology. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.