Daphne odora var. rubra
Red winter daphne, Red fragrant daphne, Red Japan daphne, Daphne odora 'Rubra'
Daphne Daphne
D. odora var. rubra - D. odora var. rubra is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy, oval to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves and, from winter to early spring, clusters of reddish-pink or reddish-purple buds opening to fragrant, pale pink flowers followed by spherical, red fruit.
Daphne odora var. rubra is: Evergreen
Flowers are fragrant.
Rounded, Compact
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Winter
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 8. Prune minimally since this plant is prone to die-back.
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
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Daphne odora var. rubra (Red winter daphne) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Wallside and trellises, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Daphne odora var. rubra
Red winter daphne, Red fragrant daphne, Red Japan daphne, Daphne odora 'Rubra'
Daphne Daphne
D. odora var. rubra - D. odora var. rubra is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy, oval to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves and, from winter to early spring, clusters of reddish-pink or reddish-purple buds opening to fragrant, pale pink flowers followed by spherical, red fruit.
Evergreen
Flowers are fragrant.
Rounded, Compact
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
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Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Winter
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 8. Prune minimally since this plant is prone to die-back.
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
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Daphne odora var. rubra (Red winter daphne) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Wallside and trellises, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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