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Daphne bholua
'Paper daphne'. Tall narrow shrub with leathery dull deep green leaves. Terminal clusters of very sweetly fragrant white-pink flowers through the winter. Hardy to cold. Prefers semi-shade and well drained soil. Great to plant near doorways and windows.
Genus
Daphne
Species
bholua
Cultivar
Common name
Himalayan Daphne
Family name
Thymelaeaceae
Place of origin
East Himalaya
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Must be well drained / Prefers even moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants