Plant profile: Why Daphne odora is my favourite evergreen shrub (and should be on your to-plant list!) April 23, 2020 by Andrea Bellamy 1 Comment Winter Daphne, or Daphne odora, is: evergreen deliciously fragrant a slow grower with a tidy shape a good choice for small gardens shade tolerant winter hardy attractive to hummingbirds doesn’t require pruning