Plant comparisons
Jacqueline Postill | Broughton Star | Balearica | |
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Jacqueline Postill is a superb winter-flowering shrub with pink scented flowers. | |||
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Using
Winter-flowering shrubs Jacqueline Postill | Early summer clematis Broughton Star | Winter-flowering clematis Balearica | |
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Garden type | Woodland garden |
Growing
Winter-flowering shrubs Jacqueline Postill | Early summer clematis Broughton Star | Winter-flowering clematis Balearica | |
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Flowering time | Winter | Early summer | |
Attractive features | Scented flowers Winter colour | Attractive foliage Scented flowers Winter colour | |
Useful for | Screening | ||
Gardening skill | Experienced | Beginner | Beginner |
Flowering duration | Long | Average (2-3 weeks) | Long |
Height after 10 years | 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
Growth rate | Slow | Average | |
Growth habit | Upright | Climbing | Climbing |
Spread after 10 years | Less than 1m / 3ft | 3m-4m / 10ft-13ft | Less than 1m / 3ft |
Soil tolerance | Sheltered site Free-draining site | ||
Light requirement | Tolerates shade | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade | |
Pruning | Do not prune | Light prune | No need to prune |
Sex of plant | Hermaphrodite |
Problems
Winter-flowering shrubs Jacqueline Postill | Early summer clematis Broughton Star | Winter-flowering clematis Balearica | |
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Disease resistance | Good |
Climate
Winter-flowering shrubs Jacqueline Postill | Early summer clematis Broughton Star | Winter-flowering clematis Balearica | |
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Climate suitability | Temperate climates | ||
Cold-hardiness | Cold-hardy | ||
Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 9 (-7C) | Zone 8 (-12C) | Zone 8 (-12C) |
Cold hardiness (RHS) | H4 (to -10C) | H4 (to -10C) | H4 (to -10C) |
Identification
Winter-flowering shrubs Jacqueline Postill | Early summer clematis Broughton Star | Winter-flowering clematis Balearica | |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | Spain |
Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | 1950 - 1999 | 1750 - 1799 |
Flower colour | Pink | White | |
Flowering month | May June | January February December | |
Flower form | Semi-double flower (10-20 petals) | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
Leaf colour | Green | Green | Green |
Leaf colour - young | Light copper | Green | |
Annual cycle | Evergreen | Deciduous | Evergreen |
Awards | RHS AGM (current) |