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DAPHNE bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'

Large and showy intensely fragrant purplish pink flowers

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

Small £22.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1 to 1.5 Litre

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

medium £40.00

Available Early Spring 2021

2 Litre

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

Large £55.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 Litre

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Evergreen - leathery, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purplish pink
Height - 2-4m (6½-13ft)
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
Tall Shrub - upright, rarely spreading habit. Flowers in terminal clusters of 7-15, larger than other varieties, to 2cm (¾in) across.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin.
Additional Features - Good to know - - all daphnes resent transplanting.
Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses.
Place of origin - eastern Himalayas. Garden origin. 1982. Seedling of Gurkha. Raised by Alan Postill, propagator at Hilliers.
Garden Location/Conditions - Woodland garden -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
Oblanceolate
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Pruning group 8 - Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.

RHS group 12 & 13
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - intensely fragrant.
Seasonal Interest - Winter -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus rich but not dry - mulch to keep roots cool.
Neutral to acid soil
Neutral to alkaline soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -