Exquisitely fragrant clusters of white tubular flowers flushed purple. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers February to March. Fruits June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin irritant. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Daphne bholua var. glacialis ‘Gurkha’
Exquisitely fragrant clusters of white tubular flowers flushed purple
Additional information
| Generic | Daphne |
|---|---|
| Species | bholua |
| Varietry | var. glacialis 'Gurkha' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, purple |
| Soil | Fertile, Light |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | purple |
| Fruits When | June, July |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border, Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin irritant |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Grafting |
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