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Daphne bholua var. glacialis 'Gurkha' (Nepalese paper plant 'Gurkha' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Daphne bholua var. glacialis 'Gurkha'
Other names
Daphne bholua 'Gurkha', Nepalese paper plant 'Gurkha'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
'Gurkha' _ 'Gurkha' is an upright then spreading, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with narrowly elliptic to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, clusters of mauve buds opening to fragrant, pale pink flowers followed by spherical, purple-black fruit.
Daphne bholua var. glacialis 'Gurkha' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Upright, Spreading
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 8. Prune minimally since this plant is prone to die-back.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
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Where to grow
Daphne bholua var. glacialis 'Gurkha' (Nepalese paper plant 'Gurkha' ) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Keep roots cool with mulch. Best to plant in spring. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Dislikes being transplanted.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Daphne bholua var. glacialis 'Gurkha'
Other names
Daphne bholua 'Gurkha', Nepalese paper plant 'Gurkha'
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Variety or Cultivar
'Gurkha' _ 'Gurkha' is an upright then spreading, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with narrowly elliptic to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, clusters of mauve buds opening to fragrant, pale pink flowers followed by spherical, purple-black fruit.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Upright, Spreading
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 8. Prune minimally since this plant is prone to die-back.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Grafting
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Where to grow
Daphne bholua var. glacialis 'Gurkha' (Nepalese paper plant 'Gurkha' ) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from winds. Keep roots cool with mulch. Best to plant in spring. Not reliably hardy in exposed conditions. Dislikes being transplanted.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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