Shrub

Daphne bholua ‘Jacqueline Postill’

Daphne 'Jacqueline Postill'
Award Winner Fragrant Scent Hardiness H4

The highly fragrant Daphne bholua ‘Jacqueline Postill’ offers late-winter perfume when gardens need it most. Its clusters of pink, purple, and white blooms appear from January to April, followed by dark berries, all on an evergreen, medium-sized shrub. Upright and bushy, with RHS Award of Garden Merit, it is a superb feature plant for sheltered spots in Irish gardens.

SKU: DAP-3L-RB1D5R-TK5L6U

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Flowering Months
Jan J
Feb F
Mar M
Apr A
May M
Jun J
Jul J
Aug A
Sep S
Oct O
Nov N
Dec D
Size
Max Height
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Max Spread
1.0 m — 1.5 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.
Planting Position
Sunlight i Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect i Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South West
Exposure i Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness i Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−10 to −5 °C) Hardy in most of Ireland
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type i Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture i Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH i Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Flower Borders
Merits
  • Fragrant
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit