How to Care for Daphne odora (Winter Daphne)

Korean name: 서향(천리향)

Winter Daphne is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. It blooms clusters of pale purple to pink flowers in early spring that emit a strong fragrance. It is easy to grow and commonly used as an ornamental garden plant.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: China, Japan
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: Fascination, mystery
• Traits: spring fragrance, evergreen, garden plant, cold hardy
• Also known as: Winter Daphne, Fragrant Daphne

Care Guide

• Light: Grows best in partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in average humidity.
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer lightly in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Daphne odora?

Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Daphne odora?

It likes Grows best in partial shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Daphne odora safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Daphne odora good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Thrives in average humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer lightly in spring and autumn..