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DAPHNE bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
Large and showy intensely fragrant purplish pink flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - leathery, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long. May defoliate in cold weather
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purplish pink -
Height - 2-4m (6½-13ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright, rarely spreading habit. Flowers in terminal clusters of 7-15, larger than other varieties, to 2cm (¾in) across.
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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) -
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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 -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Oblanceolate
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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.
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - intensely fragrant.
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Seasonal Interest - Winter -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus rich but not dry - mulch to keep roots cool.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
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2-4m (6½-13ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
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