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Known as the ‘variegated winter daphne’, Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ is a highly prized, compact and rounded evergreen shrub celebrated for its exquisite fragrance and year-round beauty. Boasting glossy dark green leaves, each edged with creamy-yellow margins, it adds elegance, colour and texture to the garden even in winter. In late winter to early spring, clusters of small, tubular, pinkish-purple flowers appear, filling the air with an intensely sweet scent that’s hard to rival. Growing to a height and spread of around 1.5 metres, ‘Aureomarginata’ thrives in sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Ideal for borders and containers, plant as a focal point near pathways where its scent can be fully appreciated. Though slow-growing the easy, low-maintenance nature makes it a favourite among gardeners. Hardy to around -10°C, (tolerant of light frosts), this shrub is perfect for brightening up the garden during the colder months with its striking foliage and heavenly scent.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gold Edged Winter Daphne |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | Pink |
| Format | 1 Litre Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.50 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
