HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2024
Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ and the Scent of Christmas
A gift that enchants, awakening the senses with its intense fragrance. Small pinkish flowers surprise with vanilla notes during a season of sparse blooms. Shiny, hardy, lance-shaped leaves edged in gold, bold in spirit and resilient in posture.
Daphne, like the nymph who chose to belong only to herself, transforming into a tree.
A sweet and unconventional symbol of freedom and independence.
About her
Availability: Limited
Personality: Daring and incredibly fragrant
Features: Shiny, variegated leaves with pinkish flowers, intensely and subtly vanilla-scented
Specifications and Size: Plant + pot height: 40/55 cm, pot diameter: 17 cm
Blooming period: Late January to early April – a surprising time for flowering
Soil: Prefers slightly acidic, fresh, and well-drained soil
Planting mix: 50% garden soil, 30% peat, 20% perlite or other draining material
Light: Prefers semi-shaded areas protected from wind, ideally with morning sun
Pruning: Avoid drastic cuts; a light trim at the top of the crown after flowering is recommended
Temperature: Cold-hardy down to -10°C
Watering: Moderate; avoid water stagnation
Fertilization: Enjoys slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants
Pests and Diseases: Rarely affected
Toxicity: Leaves and berries are toxic if ingested
Includes Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata,’ a refined greeting card by Grafiche Tassotti (tassotti.it), a keycord, a cotton bag from the Orticolario 2024 collection, and, as a surprise, a bag from previous editions.
Euro 40,00
Contacts.
+39 031 3347503 / +39 366 1452897 / info@orticolario.it
Payment and Pickup
Reservation online: Pay on-site (cash or credit card) and pick up at Mantero Outlet, Via Riccardo Mantero 4, 22070 Grandate.
Online purchase: Pay with a credit card and opt for home delivery anywhere in Italy.
Supporting the Amici di Orticolario Fund
Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Amici di Orticolario Fund to support local association projects in the Lake Como area and Orticolario’s cultural initiatives.
Bio
Roberta Bechis, nata a Chieri (To) nel 1979, vive in Piemonte, in un piccolo paese del Monferrato astigiano, Albugnano, dove dal 2010 sorge il suo vivaio, Il Melo Selvatico, frutto di un’esperienza decennale maturata in aziende del settore e supportato da diversi percorsi formativi. La collezione di piante selvatiche con usi officinali si è ampliata negli anni con arbusti e piante ad alto fusto della flora spontanea. Il vivaio, inoltre, è orientato alla coltivazione sostenibile e da sempre usa vasi biodegradabili in fibra di legno per le piante erbacee, vasi Air Pot (in grado di aumentare l’ossigenazione della terra e migliorare lo sviluppo radicale) per arbusti e piante ad alto fusto.
Roberta Bechis / Il Melo Selvatico
Albugnano (At)
ilmeloselvatico.it
@vivaiomeloselvatico
