Daphne odora 'Marginata': Variegated Winter Daphne with Fragrant Blooms

Winter daphne 'Marginata' (syn. 'Aureomarginata') is a rounded evergreen shrub (3–6 ft.) with yellow-margined leaves and rosy-pink buds that open to fragrant white flowers in winter and early spring. Its perfume is best appreciated near a patio, deck, or against a wall. Native to China and Japan.

Culture & Care

• Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic to alkaline, excellent drainage but not dry.
• Light: Full sun to part shade.
• Transplanting: Resents it; choose permanent site.
• Pruning: Keep to a minimum.

Propagation & Problems

Seed in cold frame when ripe; softwood/semi-ripe/evergreen cuttings in summer; graft in winter, layer in spring. Many potential issues: fasciation, blights, viruses, rots, aphids, scale.

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