Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' (Jacqueline Postill Daphne Bholua, Jacqueline Postill Napalese Paper Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus | Daphne |
| Species | bholua |
| Cultivar | 'Jacqueline Postill' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | up to 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen upright shrub with clusters of sweet smelling cruciform flowers. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting. |
| Cultivation | Grow in fertile, moist soil that is well-draining. Grow under shelter in sun or under partial shade. |
| Pests | Aphids and slugs. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Deep pink, small, clustered. |
| Leaf Description | Lanceolate. |
| Flower Description | Sweetly scented, light pink to white, cruciform. |
Photographs
Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postil'. Form. Lanhydrock Gardens, 16/10/2019.
Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postil'. Leaf. Lanhydrock Gardens, 16/10/2019.
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