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DAPHNE bholua 'Spring Herald'
Pure white flowers on this early flowering and highly scented shrub
Large
£40.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
D. bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' x D. acutiloba 'Fragrant Cloud'. All daphnes resent transplanting -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, grey mould (Botrytis), viruses -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Robin White -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Leathery, dark green leaves to 11cm (4½in) long
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White
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, upright habit. Produces clusters of flowers to 1cm (½in) across in terminal clusters of 8-15
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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 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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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) -
Scented flowersVery fragrant
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich and 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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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 Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
