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Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' (Gold-edged winter 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 'Aureomarginata'
Other names
Gold-edged winter daphne, Daphne odora 'Marginata', Daphne japonica 'Striata'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
'Aureomarginata' _ 'Aureomarginata' is a compact, evergreen shrub with dark-green leaves edged with yellow. It bears clusters of fragrant purplish-pink flowers with white centres in early spring.
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Flower
Pink, White, Purple in Spring
Foliage
Yellow, 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.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' (Gold-edged winter daphne) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Does not like being transplanted.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'
Other names
Gold-edged winter daphne, Daphne odora 'Marginata', Daphne japonica 'Striata'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
'Aureomarginata' _ 'Aureomarginata' is a compact, evergreen shrub with dark-green leaves edged with yellow. It bears clusters of fragrant purplish-pink flowers with white centres in early spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Compact
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Pink, White, Purple in Spring
Foliage
Yellow, 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.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' (Gold-edged winter daphne) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Does not like being transplanted.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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