But with daphne, an evergreen shrub that packs a fragrance like few other plants, death can come suddenly, out of nowhere and for no obvious reason. That happened to Kate Flanagan.

Daphne plants are low-maintenance once established, says Duvall. At the start of their second season in the ground, give them a little 10-10-10 slow-release granular fertilizer.

Ciscoe Morris shows us how to plant and care for Daphne odora. Beautiful with a great scent - Ciscoe Morris tells us why we need to plant Daphne in our yard.

Care: Once established, varigated winter Daphne only needs occasional watering during dry weather. These are generally short-lived plants that maintain a nice habit for 10 to 20 years and then ...

Master Gardener Ciscoe Morris says the Daphne odora plant can be fussy but worth having in your garden. But with a mind of her own, the 3 varieties of Daphne will choose whether they live or die.

WHERE: The plant thrives in a rich, well-drained sandy soil with full sun to light or dappled shade. Growing it with limited fertilizer and good drainage will prolong its life.

Most varieties of daphne, such as the blue daphne (Daphne genkwa), are highly toxic to humans. This means that, if you want to work on your daphne plant, it is essential to protect yourself.

Pick the right spot for your daphne shrub. The most important issue is to find a spot where your plant will be happy; make sure you read the tag so you know how much sun it can tolerate. But remember ...