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
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Daphne |
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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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