Variegated Winter Daphne

Variegated Winter Daphne

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$54.90
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Variegated Winter Daphne

Daphne odora 'Aureo-Marginata'

The quintessential variegated fragrant shrub, offering year-round gold-edged foliage and legendary winter perfume.

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Description

Variegated Winter Daphne is the classic, beloved shrub that combines visual beauty with one of nature's most captivating scents. In late winter, its dense, rounded form becomes covered in clusters of tiny, deep pink buds that open to pale pink, intensely fragrant flowers. The real show lasts all year, thanks to its stunning leathery leaves edged in a creamy, golden yellow. This slow-growing evergreen is the ultimate dual-purpose plant, providing elegant variegated foliage as a backdrop in the shade garden and then stopping everyone in their tracks with its unforgettable perfume.

• Iconic, Intoxicating Winter Fragrance: Produces the classic, supremely sweet and spicy daphne perfume from its pink flower clusters in late winter to early spring.
• Year-Round Foliage Beauty: Features gorgeous, glossy green leaves with elegant, creamy-yellow margins that brighten shady spots throughout all four seasons.
• Dense, Mounded Habit: Forms a perfectly rounded, compact shrub of lush foliage, typically reaching 3-4 feet tall and wide.
• Brightens Shady Gardens: The gold-variegated leaves reflect light, making it an exceptional choice for illuminating partial to full shade borders or containers.
• Ideal for Focal Planting: Its combination of scent and stunning foliage demands a prime location near walkways, entries, or outdoor living spaces.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 3-4 ft
  • Mature spread: 3-4 ft
  • Light: Partial shade

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  • Features:Spear-shaped, leathery dark green leaves with creamy-yellow margins. Produces clusters of small, intensely fragrant pink bell-shaped flowers.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Key Advantages:Winter/early spring blooms,Exceptionally fragrant,Year-round variegated foliage,Compact growth habit
  • Landscape Uses:Entryway plantings,Fragrance gardens,Woodland edges,Container specimens
  • Special Care:Plant in well-drained soil,Avoid transplanting,Water regularly but don't overwater,All parts are toxic if ingested
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: January-March,Foliage: Evergreen

Faqs

Q: How much sun is best for the variegation?
A: It prefers partial shade (especially afternoon shade). This protects the fragrant flowers and prevents the delicate leaf margins from scorching, while keeping the variegation bright and clear.

Q: Is it true that daphnes are short-lived?
A: They can be temperamental, but with proper care—especially perfect drainage and avoiding root disturbance—they can thrive for many years. Daphne odoracultivars are considered more challenging than the Daphne x transatlantica hybrids like 'Eternal Fragrance'.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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