Daphne odora 'Rebecca'
Family - Thymelaeaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Discovered in Devon, England
Discovered By - Discovered by Mr. S. Watson
Year of Introduction - Discovered in 1989
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H4
Height - 60cm or more
Width - 60cm or more
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A Dwarf to small Evergreen Shrub with a rounded habit. Oblong to narrow oval leaves are dark green with a ring of soft yellow around the margins. Clusters of beautifully scented, pale lavender-pink, cross-shaped flowers are produced from early to mid-spring. Flowers are followed by small, red berries. This cultivar was discovered as a sport of Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' by nurseryman Steven Watson.
The correct cultivar name is 'Hewreb', Rebecca is the trademark name.
Flower:
Pale lavender-pink, cruciform flowers are produced in clusters at the tips of the branches in March and April, sometimes earlier. Flowers are highly scented and followed by round, red berries.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Cruciform flowers in clusters
Flowering time: March, April
Foliage:
Oblong or narrowly oval dark green leaves have a band of pale yellow around the margins. The leaves are Alternately arranged on the branches.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Oblong, oval
Poison Information:
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in rich, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.