Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Northern America
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
Syringa
Common Name
winter daphne
Lilac
In Hindi
winter daphne
बकाइन
In German
Daphne odora
Flieder
In French
Daphne odora
lilas
In Spanish
Daphne odora
lila
In Greek
Daphne odora
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
lilás
In Polish
Daphne odora
liliowy
In Latin
Daphne odora
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Lilacs
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Lilacs Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Lilacs are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Lilacs
Care of Winter Daphne and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.