Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'

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Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'

daphne

  • 2 litre pot | 15 - 20cm
  • £49.99
  • In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
  • 20 litre pot | 90-100cm
  • £249.99
  • In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: slow
  • Flowering period: January to February
  • Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection)


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.


  • Garden care:
    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.
    • Humans/Pets: TOXIC if eaten; skin irritant

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