Daphne odora Aureomarginata

Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' or fragrant daphne is a bush that owes its charm to its long and highly scented flowering.

In February-March, clusters of small light pink to purplish pink flowers appear. This spreading flowering offers a pleasant fragrance to the extent that it perfumes the garden within a radius of 20 m (65.6 ft)!

The foliage of Daphne odora is dark green, highlighted with a fine cream-yellow border. The evergreen leaves are 5 cm to 8 cm (2 in to 3.1 in) long. With a bushy and rounded habit, Daphne can reach a height of 1.20 m to 1.50 m (3.3 ft to 3.3 ft). A small-sized hardy evergreen bush with slow growth, it originates from China and Japan.

Whether in the ground or in a container, place it in a high-traffic area to enjoy its intoxicating fragrance, in shade or partial shade, in an acidic, humus-rich, and moist soil. You can grow it alongside heather as well as winter aconite, narcissus, or crocus.

Note: Daphnes are sometimes temperamental plants, whose cultivation can be delicate if the conditions are not suitable. They are reserved for experienced gardeners.