Plant Names... Botanical name: Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' Common name: Himalayan daphne Also known as:
Plant Type... Plant botanical type: Shrub
Use For... Wall cover, Structural, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant Wall notes: South, West facing
Description... This is a shrub that makes a major contribution to the winter garden. In January and February it is covered with strongly fragrant flowers, delighting both eye and nose! The flowers plentifully spangle the long dark green leaves. From deep pink buds they emerge, four petalled, white and pale pink with gold anthers. They are carried in small clusters, held at the base of the leaves. This is a vigorous shrub, taller than the species, reaching around 3m (10ft) over time with a spread of 1.2m (4ft). It looks best when grown in small groups.
Awards Royal Horicultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
(RHS AGM)
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Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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