Daphne Presentation
                     
Daphne (Daphne odora)
Daphne [DAFF-nee] shrubs come to us from all 
over the world. While there are a variety of types 
and sizes of Daphnes, as a group they are 
valued for of their handsome foliage, compact 
habit and fragrant flowers. 
Size: 
Mature fragrant daphnes are typically
about 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide. They
grow at a slow to medium rate, forming
upright shoots at first. Few daphne
shrubs live more than 10 years.
Foliage: Fragrant daphne leaves are from 1 to 3 inches long. The evergreen is lance-shaped, 
a dark, and glossy green, they have grayish undersides.
One fragrant daphne variety 
has variegated leaves that 
are green with yellow edges.
Flowers and Fruit: 
The flowers of fragrant daphne 
appear in the late winter or early 
spring. They are very fragrant. Often 
in hot, dry summers fragrant daphne 
shrubs produce small, yellow berries. 
All parts of this shrub are poisonous.
Using Daphne In Landscape
Planting Daphne
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Caring for Daphne
Problems of Daphne
Using Daphne 
In Landscape
Plant these aromatic daphnes near the
house or along a walk so passers by can
appreciate their fragrance. They make lovely
freestanding shrubs, or can be included in a
cluster of foundation plantings, ideally in a
sheltered spot near a building.
Planting Daphne
The Right Place
Fragrant Daphnes are most at home in the South.
However certain varieties are moderately hardy and
will do well in protected northern sites along the
eastern seaboard into Maryland and parts of southern
Pennsylvania (zone 7).
Planting Nursery Stock
Plant Daphne shrubs when they are small, from 8 to
15 inches tall. Pick the site carefully, since once
established, they resent being moved. Remove the
shrub from its container so that the sandy soil does
not fall away from the roots.
Caring for Daphne
Watering Fertilizing Mulching Pruning / Winter 
Grooming Protection
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