Daphne Species, Fragrant Daphne, Winter Daphne

I am new to DG. Not sure how to initiate a stream of chat yet. I am looking for deer resistant plants and internet mentioned the daphne...Read More odora. But I am in Zone 6 in Northeast Ohio. (Of note this area was recently changed from Zone 5 to Zone 6; global warming in action.)
Any other daphnes or other plants that tolerate zone 6? I have heard deer hate the smell of lemon... Thanks.

We moved into this house in Hillsboro Or (near Portland) in July. In November I wondered whether I should prune the three inconspicuous ...Read Moreand unfamiliar small shrubs planted by the garage. I let them be. This morning, January 17th, I smelled an intoxicating aroma in the garage which became even stronger when the doors were opened. Those small shrubs covered in tiny white flowers were the source.

I have spent a pleasant half hour identifying these, now precious, 'unfamiliar, shrubs, discovering Dave's garden in the process.

Ours is at least 6' across, probably 15 years old now. We never fertilize or water it and it thrives in light filtered shade. The aroma i...Read Mores incredible. A friend said she can walk down our road blindfolded and know when she's at our driveway - just by the aroma. The blooming generally starts early February and last for at least a month. Absolutely heaven. And, after blooming is finished, it's still a beautiful bush with bright glossy green leaves. No pests, no problems.

Can't have enough Daphne. I live for the late January bloom when the plant is in the winter greenhouse and you get pleasantly bowled over...Read More by the fragrance. The greenhouse is attached to the house, so I open all the windows and get Daphne smell through out the house. Can't have enough Daphne.

If the plant lives for two years, we are doing it right. Avoid transplanting, allow the roots to breathe (out of the direct sun) and the less water during the summer means more blooms the next winter. Take cuttings after bloom for more, more, more Daphne!