Daphne

A beautifully scented compact, semi-evergreen shrub renowned for its intense, sweet-scented dusky pink flowers that bloom continuously from spring through autumn. It thrives in sun or partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil, making it perfect for containers near doorways to enjoy its fragrance.

Fragrance is escribed as intensely sweet, heady, and heavenly; often carries on the wind.

Remarkably long, blooming from March/April through October.

Compact and slow-growing, reaching an ultimate height and spread of roughly

0.5-1m

Semi-evergreen, maintaining neat green leaves year-round.

Thrives in full sun or light shade, ideally in a sheltered spot.

Requires fertile, moist, and well-drained soil; prefers neutral to slightly acidic conditions but is versatile.

Generally low-maintenance; water regularly until established, and prune only lightly if necessary to maintain shape.