An upright deciduous or evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant white flowers, flushed with purple-pink, followed by fleshy blackish purple fruit. Max Height 2m to 4m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers January to February. Fruits March. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin irritant. Water thoroughly before planting.
Daphne bholua
An upright deciduous or evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant white flowers, flushed with purple-pink, followed by fleshy blackish purple fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Daphne |
|---|---|
| Species | bholua |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m, 4m |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, February |
| Colour Fruit | black, purple |
| Fruits When | March |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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