Daphne bholua 'Alba' - 60-80 CM C20

Description
The Seidelbast 'Alba' (Daphne bholua) is an upright, branched garden plant with decorative, black fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces white, star-shaped flowers from January to April. The Seidelbast 'Alba' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 1.8 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornament * Cut flower * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Seidelbast 'Alba' are dark green, lanceolate.

Growth
Seidelbast 'Alba' is upright and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be planted in a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper layers of soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The white, star-shaped flowers appear from January to April. They are strongly scented.

Fruit
The black fruits of Daphne bholua 'Alba' are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Pruning, specimen, ornamental shrub, rock garden, tub