"Siren of the the Plant World"

"Like the Sirens of Greek mythology who used music and song to lure sailors to their island where the ships wrecked on the rocky coastline, Daphne odora (Winter Daphne)(s a temptress who seduces gardeners with her sweetly-perfumed fragrance." (Mother Earth News) 

Winter Daphne is one of my favorite springtime flowers. I can smell their delightful fragrance drifting on the breeze when one is blooming nearby. Along with daffodils and crocus, they are harbingers of spring and sunny days to come!

Daphne shrubs can be difficult to grow successfully. Here are some Daphne odora growing tips.