Daphne bholua
Daphne bholua
Daphne bholua
Daphne bholua
Daphne bholua
Daphne bholua
Nepalese Paper Plant
Special offer!
Receive a €20 voucher for any order over €90 (excluding delivery costs, credit notes, and plastic-free options)!
1- Add your favorite plants to your cart.
2- Once you have reached €90, confirm your order (you can even choose the delivery date!).
3- As soon as your order is shipped, you will receive an email containing your voucher code, valid for 3 months (90 days).
Your voucher is unique and can only be used once, for any order with a minimum value of €20, excluding delivery costs.
Can be combined with other current offers, non-divisible and non-refundable.
Why not try an alternative variety in stock?
View all →
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 0 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
Available in 1 sizes
This plant carries a 24 months recovery warranty
More information
We guarantee the quality of our plants for a full growing cycle, and will replace at our expense any plant that fails to recover under normal climatic and planting conditions.
Would this plant suit my garden?
Set up your Plantfit profile →
Description
Daphne bholua is a botanical species originating from the Himalayas. It is valued for its early and remarkably fragrant lilac-pink flowering, and for its ease of cultivation in any light soil that is rich in humus and remains moist even in summer. It is adorned with beautiful dark green foliage that persists more or less in winter, but renews itself just after flowering. Its flowers perfume a whole area of the garden from the end of winter. In milder regions, it deserves to be planted near the house or not far from a passage, to enjoy its fragrance. Elsewhere, it will adapt well to pot cultivation, which allows it to be protected from severe frosts in winter.
Daphne bholua belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family. It is a large shrub native to the eastern Himalayas that grows in clear and humid undergrowth or at the edge of forests. The plant forms an erect shrub with a bushy habit, reaching an average height of 1.5m (5ft) with a spread of 1.2m (4ft), sometimes more in optimal growing conditions. When grown in a container, it will remain smaller. Its growth is quite slow. From the end of February (depending on the climate), it is adorned with pink-purple floral buds grouped in bouquets at the ends of the branches. These buds open into tubular and star-shaped flowers of a light lilac-pink colour, which emit a sweet and spicy fragrance with notes of clove. The large entire, lanceolate, leathery, and very dark and glossy green leaves are 6 to 10cm (2 to 4in) long and 1 to 2.5cm (1in) wide. They fall after flowering and are replaced by new leaves 3 weeks later. They are evergreen in winter when temperatures are mild, but can be scorched by temperatures around -5°C (23°F).
Daphne bholua naturally appreciates the same environments as camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons, with which it will form superb planting schemes. However, it is much less demanding in terms of soil pH and can be perfectly integrated into a more traditional shrub bed, but partially shaded, with Japanese quince, Forsythia, deutzia and other early-flowering shrubs. It can also be grown in a large container on a terrace or balcony. To enjoy its exceptional flowering and fragrance, it is wise to plant it near a window, terrace, path, or entrance. Its flowering branches are also very beautiful in bouquets, mixed with those of Japanese quince or Prunus.
Note: Daphnes are sometimes capricious plants, whose cultivation can be delicate if conditions are not suitable. They are reserved for experienced gardeners.
Daphne bholua in pictures
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Safety measures
Botanical data
Daphne
bholua
Thymelaceae
Nepalese Paper Plant
Cultivar or hybrid
ingestion
Cette plante est toxique si elle est ingérée volontairement ou involontairement.
Ne la plantez pas là où de jeunes enfants peuvent évoluer, et lavez-vous les mains après l'avoir manipulée.
Pensez à conserver l'étiquette de la plante, à la photographier ou à noter son nom, afin de faciliter le travail des professionnels de santé.
Davantage d'informations sur https://plantes-risque.info
Planting and care
Plant in spring or autumn (in mild climates) in moist but well-drained fertile, light, acidic to neutral or even calcareous soil, rich in humus or leaf compost. It appreciates partial shade or a sunny but not scorching exposure (morning sun). It can withstand short frosts of around -10 to -12°C (14 to 10.4°F) (possibly more if planted in the ground for several years). Pruning is unnecessary except for dead branches. Do not let the soil dry out, apply an organic mulch or plant small perennials to protect the base. Avoid disturbing the roots. After flowering, apply organic fertiliser. Just like Daphne odora, it can sometimes be affected by the Marssonina virus.
Planting period
Intended location
Care
Planting & care advice
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
This item has not been reviewed yet - be the first to leave a review about it.
Recently viewed products
Haven't found what you were looking for?
Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.