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DAPHNE bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
Large and showy intensely fragrant purplish pink flowers
Medium
£40.00
Large
£65.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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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. -
Evergreenleathery, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long. May defoliate in cold weather
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurplish pink -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblanceolate
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Height
2-4m (6½-13ft) -
Spread
1.5m (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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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.
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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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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)Borderline -
Scented flowersIntensely fragrant.
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus 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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Full sun
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Partial shade
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skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2-4m (6½-13ft)
1.5m (5ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
