Evergreen Shrub – Moonlight Winter Daphne

Moonlight Winter Daphne 

Botanical name: daphne odora ‘MonStrk’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: reaches about 3-4 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zone 6-9 

Foliage color: green, yellow, white 

Flower color: white/pink 

Bloom time: late winter – early spring 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the summer and early fall months 

Landscape use: shade garden, walkways, foundation planting 

Special features: fragrant blooms, variegated foliage, attracts pollinators, deer resistant, rabbit resistant 

Light needs: no more than 2-3 hours per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: hellebores, japanese Forrest grass, astilbe 

Toxicity level: highly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no