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DAPHNE bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'

Large and showy intensely fragrant purplish pink flowers

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Small £22.00 each

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1 to 1.5 Litre

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Evergreen - elliptic to lance-shaped, 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) -
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