Daphne
Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'

Common Name: Daphne
Genus: Daphne
Species: bholua
Cultivar: 'Jacqueline Postill'
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Slow growing
Features: Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Has interesting/colourful ornamental fruit
Hardiness: Half-Hardy | Height: 4.00 m (400 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 1.50 m (150 cm) |
Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: Pink |
Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: January & February |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Clusters of small sweetly scented deep pink buds open in January and February and are followed by rounded purple-black berries. This evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny sheltered position. 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 underplanted with a carpet of magenta or white Cyclamen coum. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
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Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is very susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering lightly trim back to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.
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