Daphne 'Wilhelm Schacht' | Fragrant Dwarf Daphne | Evergreen Shrub | Purple Pink Spring Blooms | Deer Resistant | 1 Gallon Live Plant

Fill your garden with incredible fragrance and year-round beauty with Daphne x rollsdorfii 'Wilhelm Schacht', a compact evergreen shrub treasured for its intensely fragrant purple-pink blooms and attractive dark green foliage. This dwarf Daphne produces abundant clusters of richly colored flowers in late spring, creating a stunning display while perfuming the surrounding garden with its sweet scent.

Its naturally compact, mounded habit makes it an outstanding choice for foundation plantings, rock gardens, borders, patios, and decorative containers. Even when not in bloom, the glossy evergreen foliage provides structure and color throughout every season.

Perfect for gardeners seeking an elegant, low-maintenance shrub, 'Wilhelm Schacht' combines exceptional fragrance, evergreen foliage, and a tidy growth habit that fits beautifully into both small and large landscapes.

Key Features

• Evergreen flowering shrub
• Intensely fragrant purple-pink blooms
• Compact dwarf variety
• Attractive glossy evergreen foliage
• Deer resistant
• Low maintenance
• Excellent container shrub
• Perfect near patios and walkways
• Long-lived landscape plant
• Four-season garden interest

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Daphne × rollsdorfii 'Wilhelm Schacht'

Common Name: Dwarf Daphne

Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Flower Color: Purple-Pink

Bloom Season: Late Spring

Mature Height: 12–18 Inches

Spread: 18–24 Inches

Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded, Mounded

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9

Characteristics: Evergreen, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Compact, Low Maintenance

Garden Uses

Perfect for:

• Foundation plantings
• Rock gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Woodland edges
• Patio containers
• Walkway borders
• Fragrance gardens
• Small landscapes
• Accent plantings
• Raised beds

Planting Partners

Pairs beautifully with:

• Hellebores
• Heuchera
• Brunnera
• Japanese Forest Grass
• Hosta
• Ferns
• Pieris
• Camellia
• Azalea
• Sarcococca (Sweet Box)

Care Tips

• Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
• Avoid wet or poorly drained locations.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Apply mulch to maintain even soil moisture.
• Prune lightly only after flowering if shaping is needed.
• Protect from harsh winter winds in colder climates.