Daphne odora var. 'Alba'

Winter Daphne

Evergreen Shrub

"The pure white flowered form of winter Daphne that we cherish for its large,profuse clusters of flowers that are intensely fragrant of lemon from February to April. The entire leaves are deep green and lustrous. We have decided this is the most fragrant form of winter Daphne. Dome shaped dense evergreen shrub to 3′ x 4′ for part shade to shade. Amazingly tolerant and adapted to dry shade. Avoid blasting hot afternoon sun. Great on an eastern exposure. Light water to establish. Well drained average soil but at its very best in clay soils that dry in summer- what most people have- do not amend the soil rather dig a wide hole to incorporate oxygen and allow water to percolate to the roots. Remarkably drought adapted when established. Supremely deer tolerant. Fantastic Daphne that we carry very early in the season. Reliable and heavy blooming cultivar. Exquisite."  Courtesy Xera Plants

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Average, Low, Low Water / No Water, Occasional

Soil: Clay, Well-drained

Description

Size: 36 - 48 tall x 36 - 48 wide
Shape / Form: Rounded
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Apr, Feb, Late Winter / Early Spring, Mar
Flower Shape: Cluster


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Dry Shade, Low Water / No Water, Once-a-Year Maintenance, Seaside / Salt Tolerant
Wildlife: Deer Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Late Winter / Early Spring
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Suitable Substitutes

Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' | Variegated Winter Daphne
Daphne odora 'Zuiko Nishiki' | winter daphne
Daphne × transatlantica 'Blafra' ETERNAL FRAGRANCE™ | Eternal Fragrance™ hybrid daphne

Perfect Partners

Carex conica 'Snowline' | Snowline Carex
Carex conica 'Hime Kan-Suge'