Daphne

Our daphne shrub hasn't bloomed yet. It has been in a shady part of the garden for decades. Great-grandfather planted it long ago. As I walk down the street, I know other daphne shrubs are blooming somewhere. The fragrance is strong. It is very distinctive from the ume that is also blooming now. It seems both are blooming late this year.

On the way to the shops, I found a daphne shrub that is starting to bloom. This one was in a pot!