DAPHNE odora 'Aureomarginata'

Commonly known as Winter daphne

Leaves have a yellow margin which becomes creamy-white with age

Small

Pot size - 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£22.50 each

Large

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Available late spring to early summer 2025

£35.00 each

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Flowering

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Good to know
All daphnes resent transplanting. Attractive to bees and other insects.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses.
Place of origin
China, Japan.
Evergreen
leathery, glossy leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
White
Tinged pink
Border
Suitable for a shrub border
Cottage garden
Town garden
Fully hardy
Borderline
Gold variegated
Entire
Oblanceolate
Height
1.5m (5ft)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Rounded shrub. Flowers, 1.5cm (½in) across, in terminal or axillary clusters of 10-15 or more.
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Borderline
Scented flowers
Very fragrant.
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest
Fertile well drained soil
Humus rich but not dry. Mulch to keep roots cool.
Neutral to acid soil
Neutral to alkaline soil
Full sun
Partial shade
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Bee friendly
Rabbit Resistant