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daphne 'Gurkha' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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daphne 'Gurkha'

Daphne bholua var. glacialis 'Gurkha'

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Daphne
Family: Thymelaeaceae

About this plant

'Gurkha' is a vigorous, upright, deciduous shrub, to just over 2m high, with long oblong leathery leaves and richly-scented flowers, pink in bud and opening white, in late winter or early spring

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil in a sheltered position in partial shade (or in sun if roots are kept shaded); for more advice, see daphne cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 8 but no pruning usually required; daphnes do not always respond well to pruning

Propagation

Propagate by heeled semi-ripe cuttings or grafting

Pests

May be affected by aphids

Diseases

May be affected by honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot, fungal leaf spot and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years