East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Originating in the eastern Himalayas, Daphne bholua forms an upright growing evergreen shrub with leathery mid-green oval leaves. Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' produces clusters of pretty, intensely fragrant flowers which are pink on the outside and white within. It makes an ideal shrub for the small garden because it is slow growing and flowers during the late winter when most other plants are dormant.
Grow Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Daphnes hate transplanting and should only be pruned when absolutely necessary.
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Daphne ‘Jacqueline postill’ and wildlife
Daphne ‘Jacqueline postill’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Daphne ‘Jacqueline postill’ poisonous?
Daphne ‘Jacqueline postill’ causes an upset stomach, irritates eyes, irritates skin, is harmful if ingested and toxins are absorbed by the skin. Its bark, foliage, fruit, pollen, roots, sap, seed capsules and seeds are toxic.
