BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Growers of rare trees & shrubs

Description

In the wild this beautiful evergreen plant with scented flowers grows in the Eastern Himalayas from East Nepal to Bhutan. The cultivar Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' is a superb, upright shrub, raised by Alan Postill at Hilliers Nursery and named after his wife. In January and February, the abundant pink flowers have an exquisite perfume, and last well when cut and used in floral decorations. An ideal plant for positions near front or back doors where the full impact of the scent can be felt daily when in flower!

Features

• Common name: Daphne.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' will grow best when sheltered from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: January - February
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Rate of Growth: Slow until established, then moderate.
• Habit: Large branching, upright shrub.
• Height: 3 m (10 ft).
• Spread: 2 m (6 ft).
• Notes: Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' is a lovely yet short lived plant, usually living for between 10 and 15 years.
• Supplied Size: 20 - 30 cm tall in 1L containers

Plant Video

An informal video clip (taken in February) of the Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' in our gardens.