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DAPHNE bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
Large and showy intensely fragrant purplish pink flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreenleathery, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long. May defoliate in cold weather
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurplish pink -
Height2-4m (6½-13ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, rarely spreading habit. Flowers in terminal clusters of 7-15, larger than other varieties, to 2cm (¾in) across.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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 irritantThese plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin.
DAPHNE bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
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Additional Features
Good to knowAll daphnes resent transplanting.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses.
Place of originEastern Himalayas. Garden origin. 1982. Seedling of Gurkha. Raised by Alan Postill, propagator at Hilliers. -
Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Oblanceolate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 8Suitable 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 PlantsScented flowersIntensely fragrant.
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Seasonal InterestWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus rich but not dry - mulch to keep roots cool.Neutral to acid soilNeutral 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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