Daphne odora 'MonStrk' | Moonlight Parfait Winter Daphne
DESCRIPTION
Daphne odora 'MonStrk', commonly known as Moonlight Parfait Winter Daphne, is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its beautifully variegated foliage and intensely fragrant blooms. Its glossy green leaves, edged with creamy-yellow margins, provide year-round interest, while the flowers—white with pink accents—bloom in late winter to early spring. These tubular blossoms emerge from rose-colored buds, filling the garden with a sweet and citrusy fragrance.
Originating from Asia, specifically Japan and China, this cultivar is a standout among winter daphnes for its aesthetic appeal and hardiness. Its compact, mounded growth habit makes it suitable for containers or as a feature in smaller garden spaces. Although somewhat fussy in its care, 'MonStrk' rewards attention with a display that bridges the gap between seasons.
DESCRIPTION
Daphne odora 'MonStrk', commonly known as Moonlight Parfait Winter Daphne, is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its beautifully variegated foliage and intensely fragrant blooms. Its glossy green leaves, edged with creamy-yellow margins, provide year-round interest, while the flowers—white with pink accents—bloom in late winter to early spring. These tubular blossoms emerge from rose-colored buds, filling the garden with a sweet and citrusy fragrance.
Originating from Asia, specifically Japan and China, this cultivar is a standout among winter daphnes for its aesthetic appeal and hardiness. Its compact, mounded growth habit makes it suitable for containers or as a feature in smaller garden spaces. Although somewhat fussy in its care, 'MonStrk' rewards attention with a display that bridges the gap between seasons.
DESCRIPTION
Daphne odora 'MonStrk', commonly known as Moonlight Parfait Winter Daphne, is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its beautifully variegated foliage and intensely fragrant blooms. Its glossy green leaves, edged with creamy-yellow margins, provide year-round interest, while the flowers—white with pink accents—bloom in late winter to early spring. These tubular blossoms emerge from rose-colored buds, filling the garden with a sweet and citrusy fragrance.
Originating from Asia, specifically Japan and China, this cultivar is a standout among winter daphnes for its aesthetic appeal and hardiness. Its compact, mounded growth habit makes it suitable for containers or as a feature in smaller garden spaces. Although somewhat fussy in its care, 'MonStrk' rewards attention with a display that bridges the gap between seasons.
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Family: Thymelaeaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Foliage Color: Glossy green leaves with creamy-yellow variegated margins
Flower Color: White flowers with pink highlights, emerging from rose-pink buds
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Light Requirements: Partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; requires minimal pruning and benefits from a sheltered location
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–9
Wildlife Attractors: Attracts beesThis plant can be seen in the Oregon Trial Garden at Monrovia.
