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DAPHNE bholua 'Limpsfield'
Purple-pink in bud, opening paler with white to purple tones. Richly scented and floriferous
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - elliptic to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Height - 2-4m (6½-13ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright, rarely spreading, habit. Flowers in axillary and terminal clusters of 7-15 to 1.5cm (½in) 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - all daphnes resent transplanting -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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 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.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - richly fragrant
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Seasonal Interest - Winter -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich. 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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2-4m (6½-13ft)
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