Intoxicating fragrance is the calling card of winter Daphne. The deep, attractive scent of this shrub causes you to pause in its presence and enjoy the moment. We are pleased to highlight a new Daphne odora variety, ‘Banana Split’. Featuring evergreen, thick leathery foliage , the pronounced wide yellow margins on each leaf make this new variety a standout in comparison to other variegated forms.
The flower buds of ‘Banana Split’ are a lovely rose pink that will open to white and soft pink blooms in late winter, its heavenly scent wafting through the garden as spring tiptoes into the garden. Plant in dappled shade or morning sun, as it cannot withstand the stress of afternoon exposure. Excellent draining soil is also important, as daphne odoras make specific cultural requests, in exchange for bringing beauty and delight to your garden each year. Come enjoy a stroll through the peaceful nursery paths at Squak Mt. soon, and satisfy your gardening sweet tooth when you enjoy a ‘Banana Split’.