Daphne: Winter-Blooming Fragrance for Shade Gardens

The shrub blooming in winter with white-edged leaves is likely Daphne × burkwoodii 'Aureomarginata' (often sold as D. albo-marginata). Daphne's intense fragrance in late winter is unforgettable.

Growing Tips

• Plant in morning sun, afternoon shade.
• Demand excellent drainage—daphne hates wet feet.
• Once established, it's a low-maintenance gem.

Other Winter-Interest Plants

Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis), winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum), and winter honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima) also brighten the cold season.