Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'

Description and General Information

• Botanical Name: Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’

• Common Name: Variegated Winter Daphne

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub prized for its striking foliage and intensely fragrant winter flowers.

• Growth Habit: Rounded, bushy form with dense branching, typically growing to 1–1.5 metres tall and wide.

• Foliage: Glossy, leathery, deep green leaves edged with golden-yellow margins, providing year-round ornamental interest.

• Flowers: Clusters of small, tubular blooms in shades of deep pink to reddish-purple, with a paler centre.

• Blooming Season: Late winter to early spring (January–March), offering valuable colour and fragrance when little else is in flower.

• Fragrance: Intensely sweet, citrus-like perfume that can fill the garden air.

• Ornamental Appeal: Combines year-round foliage colour, winter fragrance, and a neat form—perfect for patios, borders, and entrances.

• Garden Uses: Ideal for courtyard gardens, containers, winter borders, or as a feature shrub near paths and doorways to enjoy its scent up close.

• Special Note: All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested—care should be taken in gardens with children or pets.

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Prefers partial shade; morning sun is fine but avoid harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch leaves.

• Soil Preferences: Needs moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil; dislikes heavy clay or very dry ground.

• pH Range: Best in neutral to slightly acidic soils (pH 6.0–7.0).

• Moisture Needs: Requires evenly moist soil—avoid letting it dry out completely, but do not overwater.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn to establish before extreme temperatures.

• Spacing: Allow 1–1.2 metres between plants for airflow and mature spread.

• Shelter Needs: Plant in a sheltered location protected from cold winds and excessive winter wet.

• Container Growing: Excellent in large pots with loam-based compost and good drainage—perfect for placing near a seating area or doorway.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during the growing season.

  • Reduce watering slightly in winter, especially for container-grown plants.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring, and top up in midsummer if needed.

• Pruning:

  • Requires minimal pruning—remove faded flowers and any damaged or wayward stems immediately after flowering.

  • Avoid hard pruning into old wood, as regrowth may be slow or absent.

• Mulching: Apply a 5 cm mulch layer of leaf mould, compost, or fine bark in spring to conserve moisture and enrich soil. Keep mulch away from the crown to prevent rot.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally pest-free; root rot can occur if drainage is poor—ensure planting site is free-draining.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy in mild climates; in colder areas, protect from severe frost and avoid planting in frost pockets.

• Weed Control: Keep the base free of weeds to reduce competition for water and nutrients.

• Longevity: Long-lived if planted in the right conditions and left undisturbed—Daphnes dislike root disturbance.

• Size
  C2 ltr - P18

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