Daphne odora ‘Marianni’ is a variegated winter daphne featuring green leaves edged with vibrant yellow-gold, forming a compact mound 24 to 36 inches tall and wide. It flowers from winter through early spring, with pink buds that open into fragrant white blossoms with pink undersides. Best grown in part sun or shade, avoiding the hottest midday sun, in rich, well-drained soil. This winter daphne offers a refreshing burst of fragrance and color to brighten late winter days. Avoid transplanting after planting due to its delicate roots. It also attracts pollinators.
Details
Botanical Name
Daphne odora 'Marianni'
Common Name
Marianni Winter Daphne
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
4 feet
Max Spread
3 feet
Plant Form
- Mounded
Foliage Colour
- Green and Yellow Gold
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White with Pink Undersides
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Winter to Early Spring
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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