Daphne Transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance' - 2Ltr Pot
Daphne × transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance' – Long-Flowering Scented Shrub (Potted)Daphne 'Eternal Fragrance' (Daphne × transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance') is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub prized for its highly scented, pink-flushed flowers that bloom continuously from spring through to autumn. Perfect for borders, patios, and containers, this variety offers year-round structure with exceptional fragrance.
Key Features
- Delightfully fragrant flowers from April to October
- Compact, rounded habit ideal for smaller gardens and pots
- Pink-flushed white blooms that appear in multiple flushes
- Semi-evergreen foliage adds structure and interest all year
- Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including chalk and clay
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position
Product DescriptionDaphne × transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance' is a garden favourite for its prolonged flowering season and sweet, heady scent. From mid-spring to late autumn, this compact shrub produces clusters of pale pink flowers flushed with white, emerging in repeated flushes to brighten borders, pathways, and pots.Its dark green, semi-evergreen leaves form a tidy, rounded shape that offers year-round appeal, especially in sheltered garden spaces. Reaching a mature height and spread of around 90cm, it fits effortlessly into small gardens, cottage-style planting schemes, or modern patio containers. This versatile variety performs well in a range of soil types, provided drainage is good, and benefits from a sunny or partially shaded, sheltered spot.
Specifications
- Plant name: Daphne × transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'
- Type: Semi-evergreen shrub
- Ultimate height: 0.5 – 1 metre
- Ultimate spread: 0.5 – 1 metre
- Time to maturity: 5 – 10 years
- Foliage: Dark green, semi-evergreen
- Flower colour: Pink-flushed white
- Flowering period: April to October
- Fragrance: Strong, sweet scent
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Aspect: South-facing, east-facing, or west-facing
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Soil type: Chalk, clay, loam, or sand
- Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained or well-drained
- Soil pH: Acidic, neutral, or alkaline
- Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens
Care Tips
- Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
- Choose a sheltered location away from cold, drying winds
- Avoid moving or disturbing once established
- Water regularly in dry spells during the first year
- Mulch annually to help conserve soil moisture
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape, if necessary
An excellent choice for long-lasting fragrance and compact beauty, Daphne 'Eternal Fragrance' is perfect for gardeners looking to enjoy scented flowers for much of the year. Plant it near seating areas or entrances to enjoy its delightful perfume day after day.


