Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Australia
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Not Available
Habitat
shade of upland trees
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
winter daphne
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
winter daphne
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Daphne odora
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Daphne odora
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Daphne odora
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Daphne odora
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Daphne odora
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Winter Daphne and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Winter Daphne and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.