Botanical Name: Common Names:
Daphne bholua Nepalese Paper Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright Narrow
Description:
The Nepalese Paper Plant is a small species of Daphne growing at altitude in the Himalayas. Reaches a height of no more than 2.5m. This species has deep pink flowers with a very strong fragrance.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Fragrant Garden, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Thymelaeaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low