Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
winter daphne
English Lavender
In Hindi
winter daphne
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Daphne odora
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Daphne odora
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Daphne odora
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Daphne odora
English Lavender
In Latin
Daphne odora
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and English Lavender
Season and care of Winter Daphne and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and English Lavender Physical Information
Winter Daphne and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and English Lavender are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Winter Daphne and English Lavender
Care of Winter Daphne and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.