Daphne x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'

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Key characteristics

Family: Thymelaeaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 4 feet
Flower color: White fragrant flowers with a pink blush
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves
Bloom time: Spring, with repeat blooms through summer and into fall
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6 to 9
Wildlife: Bees and butterflies, drawn to the fragrant blooms

Shrubs

Daphne x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'

Eternal Fragrance Daphne

Daphne x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance' is an evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub prized for its long-lasting blooms and delightful fragrance. From late spring through autumn, it produces clusters of star-shaped, pale pink to white flowers that release a sweet, rich scent. The blooms appear not only in abundance during peak seasons but also sporadically throughout the year, adding continuous charm to the garden.

This hybrid cultivar is a cross between European and Asian species, selected for its hardiness and extended blooming period.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring, with repeat blooms through summer and into fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Fragrant Gardens
Foundation Plantings
Paths & Walkways

Companion plants

Oleaster · Mexican orange blossom · Sneezeweed · Black-eyed Susan · Sea thrift · Common sage

Design tip

Unlike many daphnes that offer a brief seasonal display, this compact shrub can contribute flowers and fragrance from spring into fall. Place it near a patio or seating area, where its repeat blooms can be enjoyed throughout the warmer months rather than only in passing.

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