Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Skyflower
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
DURANTA
Common Name
winter daphne
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
winter daphne
Duranta
In German
Daphne odora
Duranta
In French
Daphne odora
Duranta
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Duranta
In Greek
Daphne odora
Duranta
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Duranta
In Polish
Daphne odora
Duranta
In Latin
Daphne odora
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Duranta
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Duranta season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Duranta Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Duranta are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Duranta
Care of Winter Daphne and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.