DAPHNE ‘SPRING HERALD’
This is a lovely hybrid between D. bholua ‘Jacqueline Postill’ and D. acutiloba ‘Fragrant Cloud’. A profusion of blush-pink buds are carried in small, rounded clusters that open almost pure white and fill the air with delicious perfume over a long period in late winter and early spring. Smaller than D. bholua, with a more compact, rounded habit, it’s evergreen (at least with us) with lance-shaped, deep-green leaves – the oldest ones often drop after the plant has bloomed. Prefers dappled shade with shelter from cold winds.
Height and spread 1.5m x 1.5m.
Origin Garden (species Himalayas, western China).
Conditions Well-drained soil; sheltered, away from strong sun and cold wind.
Hardiness RHS H4.
Season of interest February – April.