daphne plant bunnings
If you’ve been searching for “daphne plant bunnings,” you’re probably dreaming of adding the irresistible fragrance and year-round beauty of a daphne shrub to your garden. While many New Zealand gardeners may first think of a big-box retailer like Bunnings for their daphne plant needs, local nurseries offer a wider range of daphne varieties ideally suited to our climate. Our passion for daphnes extends to offering exceptional, healthy plants that thrive in New Zealand conditions—while providing guidance every step of the way, from planting tips to aftercare advice.
Daphne Perfume Princess (Perfume Princess Daphne)
Daphne Perfume Princess produces masses of highly fragrant, blush-pink flowers from mid-winter through spring. It grows with a rounded shape and carries leathery, glossy, dark green leaves as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Daphne Perfume Princess is commonly planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, included in mixed and border plantings, maintained in a container, added to cottage gardens, or planted close to a window or door so the fragrance can fill the house.
Fertiliser for acid loving plants (Acid Fertiliser)
Using fertiliser for acid loving plants is important for plants such as Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Daphne’s, Gardenia’s, and Hydrangea’s who all prefer an acidic soil. The Plant Company has specifically blended fertilisers to cater for such plants that also reduces the risk of injury to plants through being applied too heavily. Our blend has a NPK rating of 4.1:6.4:5 with sulphur levels at 19.7 and contains a mix of essential trace elements.
