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merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Oh Daphne! Jul 8, 2011 16:57:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Jul 8, 2011 16:57:53 GMT Do any of you grow Daphne bholua Jaqueline Postill? I bought this last Spring but it's turning brown on the end of some leaves.

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Oh Daphne! Jul 8, 2011 18:11:17 GMT

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Post by Cherry on Jul 8, 2011 18:11:17 GMT

I have had mine for a few years. It is bigger than yours and very healthy. I thought it was a little too shaded, and then it flowered after about three years. It should be in woodland type soil which is humus rich. Semi-shade is ideal, although I have seen huge ones growing in full sun on chalky soil. The leaves have just been caught with the wind I think and should not be a big worry.

It is planted in the garden isn't it Merlin, and not just in a pot?

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merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Oh Daphne! Jul 8, 2011 19:30:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Jul 8, 2011 19:30:35 GMT No it's in a pot of rose compost Cherry ! It has been somewhat exposed to wind.

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,973	Oh Daphne! Jul 8, 2011 20:29:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Jul 8, 2011 20:29:56 GMT Well you can look for the ideal site for it. They are beautiful shrubs and can grow quite large. Mine is under the apple tree which shelters it somewhat. There is a lot of new growth on your Daphne so it is happy enough.

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Oh Daphne! Jul 9, 2011 5:46:58 GMT

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Post by Cherry on Jul 9, 2011 5:46:58 GMT

I just thought I would add that I love Daphnes and find Jaqueline Postill the easiest of them all. Daphne odora can last for quite a few years and then drop dead for no apparent reason. That is the nature of them. I do have four D. odora though, one with a more fancy name. I love them all and have planted one in a different garden as backup (just in case).

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Oh Daphne! Jul 9, 2011 5:58:38 GMT

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Jul 9, 2011 5:46:58 GMT Cherry said:

Good thing I don't claim to be an 'expert' as mine's a bit 'lackluster' I'm looking forward to the perfume

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Oh Daphne!

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