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gold-edged winter daphne

Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' (v)

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae

About this plant

'Aureomarginata' is a compact evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves narrowly edged with yellow, and clusters of fragrant purplish-pink flowers, white within, in early spring

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Resents transplanting

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting

Pests

Generally pest free but may be affected by aphids and slugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years