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Daphne odora (Japan daphne)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Daphne odora
Other names
Japan daphne, Winter daphne, Daphne japonica, Fragrant daphne
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Species
D. odora - D. odora is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy, oval to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves and, from winter to early spring, clusters of strongly fragrant, pale pink flowers followed by spherical, red fruit.
Daphne odora is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Rounded, Compact
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Prune minimally since this plant is prone to die-back.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
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Where to grow
Daphne odora (Japan daphne) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Planted in groups, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Dislikes being transplanted. A relatively short-lived plant.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Daphne odora
Other names
Japan daphne, Winter daphne, Daphne japonica, Fragrant daphne
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Species
D. odora - D. odora is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy, oval to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves and, from winter to early spring, clusters of strongly fragrant, pale pink flowers followed by spherical, red fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Rounded, Compact
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Prune minimally since this plant is prone to die-back.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
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Where to grow
Daphne odora (Japan daphne) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Planted in groups, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Dislikes being transplanted. A relatively short-lived plant.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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