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Daphne odora 'Walberton' (Daphne 'Walberton')
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1 hour care
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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 'Walberton'
Other names
Daphne 'Walberton', Fragrant daphne 'Walberton', Winter daphne 'Walberton'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
'Walberton' _ 'Walberton' is a rounded, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, deep green leaves with creamy-yellow margins. Fragrant clusters of tubular pink-purple flowers bloom in early spring.
Daphne odora 'Walberton' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Compact, Rounded
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Flower
Purple, Pink in Spring
Foliage
Yellow, Variegated, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne odora 'Walberton' (Daphne 'Walberton') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, 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
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Daphne odora 'Walberton'
Other names
Daphne 'Walberton', Fragrant daphne 'Walberton', Winter daphne 'Walberton'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
'Walberton' _ 'Walberton' is a rounded, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, deep green leaves with creamy-yellow margins. Fragrant clusters of tubular pink-purple flowers bloom in early spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Compact, Rounded
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Pink in Spring
Foliage
Yellow, Variegated, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne odora 'Walberton' (Daphne 'Walberton') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, 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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