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If you’ve been searching for "bunnings daphne", you’re likely looking for the beloved, beautifully scented daphne shrubs that thrive in New Zealand gardens. Daphnes are renowned for their exquisite fragrance, attractive evergreen foliage, and clusters of delightful, often pink or white flowers. While you may look for daphne at larger retailers like Bunnings, local nurseries offer a broader array of daphne varieties, each with unique characteristics perfect for home gardens. Choosing the right daphne and understanding its needs is essential for creating a vibrant, aromatic corner in your landscape.

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' plants with fine and elegant, blue foliage.

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'

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Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Daphne 'Perfume Princess' pink flowers and green foliage.

Daphne Perfume Princess (Perfume Princess Daphne)

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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.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
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Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'

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Why Choose Daphne for Your Garden?

Daphne is cherished for its intoxicating winter and early spring blooms. These evergreen shrubs are perfect for placing near entrances or patios where their scent can be enjoyed. Daphne thrives in well-drained soil, with morning sun and afternoon shade, making them ideal for many New Zealand garden situations. If you’re after a variety other than what might be found at Bunnings, consider the Daphne Eternal Fragrance (Eternal Fragrance Daphne), famous for its long flowering season and robustness.

Top Daphne Varieties to Grow in New Zealand

While the term "bunnings daphne" points to widely available types, expanding your search can introduce you to some exceptional choices. For example, the Daphne odora Marginata (Variegated Fragrant Daphne) brings variegated leaves and striking pink buds, while the Daphne Briggs Moonlight offers luminous foliage and sweet-smelling blooms. Both are ideal alternatives to common Bunnings daphne options, adding year-round interest and fragrance to your outdoor space.

Planting and Caring for Daphne

Success with daphne begins with site selection—these shrubs love cool roots and constant moisture but detest soggy soil. Amend your planting area with compost and position your shrub where it won’t suffer from harsh afternoon sun. Mulching helps retain root coolness, while regular—but not excessive—watering encourages healthy growth. Consider underplanting with low-growing groundcovers like Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' to enhance the visual appeal and support soil conditions that daphnes favour.

Rare and Highly Scented Daphne

If you’re a fragrance enthusiast, you can’t go past the exceptional Daphne Jacqueline Postill. Known for its powerful perfume and stunning winter display, this variety is a rare gem not always stocked by larger garden centres like Bunnings. By exploring specialist suppliers, you gain access to a wider selection with longer bloom times and superior disease resistance.

Find Your Perfect Daphne

Whether you’re after the traditional bunnings daphne or looking to expand your collection with unique cultivars, New Zealand home gardeners have a wonderful selection at their fingertips. From Daphne Eternal Fragrance (Eternal Fragrance Daphne) to the beautiful Daphne odora Marginata (Variegated Fragrant Daphne) and the groundcover companion Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', you’re sure to find a daphne to suit every spot in your garden. Embrace the beauty and scent of these iconic shrubs with expert tips, and enjoy a garden that delights the senses all year round.


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