Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
daphne
Clusters of small, sweetly scented, deep pink buds open in January and February and are followed by rounded, purple-black berries.
This choice semi-evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position. shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position. Both slow-growing and hard to propagate, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' may come with a hgher price tag than many otherr plants, but it's well worth the patience and the investment.
Try it in a mixed or winter border or next to a path where its fragrance can be appreciated. Strongly upright in habit, it looks wonderful under-planted with a carpet of magenta or white Cyclamen coum.
This choice semi-evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position. shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position. Both slow-growing and hard to propagate, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' may come with a hgher price tag than many otherr plants, but it's well worth the patience and the investment.
Try it in a mixed or winter border or next to a path where its fragrance can be appreciated. Strongly upright in habit, it looks wonderful under-planted with a carpet of magenta or white Cyclamen coum.
How to care for Daphne bholua Jacqueline Postill:
Daphnes do best, and prefer to be in the ground (rather than in containers), where they enjoy a deeper, cooler root run. Best in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil that contains plenty of organic matter, they won’t tolerate drought or waterlogging.
Avoid excessive root disturbance during planting and keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, lightly trim to remove misplaced branches in order to maintain a compact habit. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Cold hardiness can be improved by insulating the roots and soil surface with a thick 5cm (2in) layer of mulch and protecting foliage from severe or prolonged frost with a covering of horticultural fleece.
Avoid excessive root disturbance during planting and keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, lightly trim to remove misplaced branches in order to maintain a compact habit. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
Cold hardiness can be improved by insulating the roots and soil surface with a thick 5cm (2in) layer of mulch and protecting foliage from severe or prolonged frost with a covering of horticultural fleece.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
4m
Eventual spread:
1.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This shrub is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
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Humans/Pets: TOXIC if eaten; skin irritant
2 litre pot | 15 - 20cm
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20 litre pot | 90-100cm
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