Daphne bholua
'Jacqueline Postill'
Jacqueline Postill Daphne Bholua, Jacqueline Postill Napalese Paper Plant
Family |
Thymelaeaceae |
Genus |
Daphne |
Species |
bholua |
Cultivar |
'Jacqueline Postill' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8b - 9a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-10 to -5 |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
up to 2.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 m |
General Description |
Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen upright shrub with clusters of sweet smelling cruciform flowers. |
Cultivation |
Grow in fertile, moist soil that is well-draining. Grow under shelter in sun or under partial shade. |
Shape |
Bushy. |
Growth |
Medium |
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. |
Propagation |
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or grafting. |