In searching the forum topics for any information about
Daphnes, I found this thread from 2011, I hope my question is appropriate here (this is my first time posting in the forum)
I very much want to put a
Daphne odora (winter daphne) in my urban rooftop garden in Palma de Mallorca, but one of the staff in a local garden store tried to discourage me, saying that
Daphne odoras do not do well in Mallorca.
Can anyone share any experiences or suggestions regarding this particular plant in Mediterranean climates? It is its particular fragrance that I am after, it holds dear memories for me that I
want need in my garden. Even if it is fragile or not a perfect match climate-wise, I want to try.
For context, my rooftop garden area is south-facing, gets full direct sun all day, but there are a few walls up against which some plants could get either a little morning shade or afternoon shade (depending on which side of the wall they are on). It can also get windy up here, but there are one or two semi-protective nooks here and there. All the plants up here are in large terra cotta containers, and the same would go for my beloved
Daphne odora.
Thank you for any insights!