DAPHNE bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'

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) -

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 -