What is the winter daphne?
Winter Daphne, scientifically known as Daphne Odora and belonging to the Thymelaeaceae family, is a fragrant evergreen shrub that blooms once a year at the end of winter or early in the spring. This shrub is a native of Western China and has close cousins in parts of Asia, such as Japan and the Philippines. Winter Daphnes are ornamental shrubs that provide color during the last part of the winter season. They are also good to cover infertile soil areas that are easily infested with weeds. These shrubs prevent weed growth by growing up, especially when combined with other low bushes or trees. Winter daphne leaves are usually solid green, although some leaves have golden edges. Winter flowers Daphne have both male and female reproductive organs and bees and flies are pollinated. Flowers of this plant grow in groups that bloom in solid white or combination of white, pink and purple. All parts of the Daphne winter race are poisonous when consuming; For example, SAP may cause skin problems in some people.
winter daphne can grow in extreme soil conditions such as too dry, chalk or muddy soil. Sandy on clay clay soil, which is moist and well drained by pH of 6 to 7.5, is ideal. This shrub is quite durable, with the ability to prosper both in hot climate and in shady areas.
Mold is a problem for this shrub. In order to prevent mold growth, adult and introduced winter daphne must not be heavily connected during the dryer period. During extreme heat or consecutive days of hot weather, the plant should be easily connected. Winter watering also encourages flowering for the following year. Winter daphne can be fertilized once a year after its flowering.open flowers daphne have a stronger scent than closed. Great water must be easily accessible to ensure that the smell remains as long as possible. After the selection, each floral step must be deprived ofand leaves where they will be immersed in the water. The leaves under the horizontal are rapidly disintegrating and can cause water stagnation. Sharp scissors ensure that the stem is purely cut, so the flow of water on the stem stem, so the flower takes longer.