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. ...
2 litre pot | 10 - 15cm
£39.99
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4 litre pot | 15 - 20cm
£64.99
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Plant description
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. Both slow-growing and hard to propagate, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' may come with a higher price tag than many other plants of a similar size, 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. Both slow-growing and hard to propagate, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' may come with a higher price tag than many other plants of a similar size, 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.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
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)
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.
Please note:
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.
Warning
Humans/Pets: TOXIC if eaten; skin irritant
