Variegated fragrant daphne Daphne odora 'Marginata'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- DAF-ne o-DOH-ra mar-jin-NAH-tah
- This plant has medium severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Variegated winter daphne 'Marginata' is a variegated cultivar in the Thymelaeaceae (mezereum) family. This shrub grows to 4 feet tall and wide with variegated foliage in a rounded form. The fragrant flowers appear in winter to early spring. Daphnes can be finicky to grow but when sited in the right place are worth the effort.
This plant does best in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soils in part sun to dappled shade. It needs the soil to be kept moist but not soggy. ‘Marginata’ also appreciates some protection from winds. Use in the winter garden, along patios or pathways or in a foundation planting. Plant where the fragrance and winter blooms can be appreciated.
This shrub doesn't like to be transplanted so choose your site carefully. Prune only sparingly to remove dead or damaged limbs.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Fasciation, Southern blight, tobacco ringspot virus, Verticillium wilt, crown and root rot, Botrytis twig blight, aphids, and scale insects can be problems.
VIDEO created by Ryan Contreras for “Landscape Plant Materials I: Deciduous Hardwoods and Conifers or Landscape Plant Materials II: Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs” a plant identification course offered by the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Daphne
- Species:
- odora
- Family:
- Thymelaeaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Asia
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Spring
- Fruit Type:
- Drupe
- Fruit Description:
- Red fleshy drupes aren't produced often
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Raceme
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Showy
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Fragrant rosy-purple buds open white in terminal racemes in late winter to early spring.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Variegated
- Leaf Feel:
- Fleshy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Green leaves with yellow margins are alternate but appear whirled on the stem. They tend to be denser near the end of the branches. They are leathery, 2-3 inches long and tapered to a point on each end.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Patio
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Winter Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Problems:
- Contact Dermatitis
- Problem for Dogs
