Deciduous & Flowering Shrubs

Eternal Fragrance daphne

Daphne transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'

Eternal Fragrance daphne is a compact, rounded shrub grown for its strongly scented flowers. White blooms flushed with pink appear in spring, with further flowering possible through summer and fall. It reaches about 2–3 feet tall and 3 feet wide at maturity, though growth can be slow during its first year or two. Near a path or entry, its fragrance can be enjoyed without giving the shrub a large footprint. In Southwest Washington, give it full sun to partial shade, shelter from harsh winter wind, and sharply well-drained soil. Avoid wet ground and choose its position carefully because daphne resents transplanting.

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At a glance

Mature height: About 2–3 feet
Mature spread: About 3 feet
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: Generally USDA Zones 6–8

The right plant, the right place

Make room for something good.

Place this small shrub near a path, entry, or patio where its fragrance can be enjoyed. It also fits a mixed border with suitable drainage.

Where to plant

Choose a sheltered position in full sun to partial shade, allowing about 3 feet for its mature spread. Plant it where it can remain undisturbed.

Through the seasons

Pink-flushed white flowers are strongly fragrant in spring. Additional blooms may appear through summer and fall.

Southwest Washington gardens

Give it a good start.

In Southwest Washington’s maritime climate, drainage is especially important during wet weather. The shrub may retain some foliage through winter, depending on conditions.

Soil, drainage & water

Provide humus-rich, sharply well-drained soil and moderate water while establishing the plant. Water occasionally in summer once established, and avoid persistently wet ground.

A little care goes a long way

Growing well, season after season.

Prune only as needed and use fertilizer sparingly. Growth may be slow at first, and plants may need replacing after 10–20 years.

Know what to look for

Common growing concerns.

Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.

Root or crown rot

Decline associated with roots or the crown rotting in wet soil.

Help your plant thrive

Plant in sharply well-drained soil and avoid persistently wet sites. Check drainage before considering treatment.

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