This is one gorgeous Spring scent everyone has to have.
Daphne odoratus aureomarginatus
The fragrance from this Daphne is fantastic. It needs a sheltered spot from cold winds and does well in a woodland garden setting. Reasonably fertile, drained humus rich soil will help this shrub to thrive.
Plant it close to a path you walk so that it is easily to reach and enjoy the fabulous scent.
Nowhere in the garden? Grow it in a pot so that it is easily positioned out of cold Winter winds and can be protected so that hard frosts do not freeze the roots.
Use a soil based compost with extra humus added. Or mix one of your own with good soil or loam, some grit for drainage and twice the amount of organic matter normally contained in a John Innes mix.
A John Innes Base consists of:-
- 7 parts soil or loam
- 3 parts peat (substitute with peat free organic compost)
- 2 parts sharp sand or grit
You won't need lime added to the mix for the Daphne. John Innes mixes use artificial fertilizer ingredients. So substitute with an organic feed. About a handful of chicken pellet manure for each 1 gallon bucket of the soil mix comes out just right.
