Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

buy daphne

Searching for where to buy daphne plants in New Zealand? You’re in good company. Daphne shrubs are treasured by gardeners for their intoxicating fragrance, glossy foliage, and ability to thrive in shaded spots. Whether you’re a seasoned horticulturalist or just beginning your gardening journey, daphne offers four seasons of interest and seductive scent in even the smallest garden spaces. We stock a curated selection of quality daphne cultivars, ready to make an impression in your landscape and delight your senses year-round.

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

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'

5 from 1 customers

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)

5 from 4 customers

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
fertiliser-for-acid-loving-plants-

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...

From$7.50
Tulbaghia variegata 'Tricolor 'plant with elegant pink flowers.

Tulbaghia variegata 'Tricolor' (Society Garlic)

Tulbaghia variegata 'Tricolor' is a striking evergreen perennial valued for its narrow green leaves edged with cream and flushed pink. This...

From$22.88
Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty' plants with elegant blue flowers and lush green leaves growing as a ground cover.

Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty'

Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty' (Carpet Bugle) is a vigorous evergreen groundcover valued for its large glossy green leaves flushed with bronze and its...

From$18.23
Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' plants with green foliage and blue flowers growing in a garden bed.

Ajuga 'Catlins Giant'

Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' (Bugleweed Plant) is a vigorous evergreen groundcover valued for its large glossy dark green leaves and striking blue flower...

From$18.23
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' specimen tree with colourful dark red foliage.

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Bloodgood Japanese Maple) is one of the most reliable and popular Japanese maples, valued for its deep red foliage and...

From$391.14
Acer palmatum stunning specimen tree.

Acer palmatum

Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) is a classic ornamental tree treasured for its finely cut foliage, graceful form, and stunning seasonal colour. This...

From$450.68
Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.

Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in...

From$20.18
Tibouchina 'Blue Moon' stunning purple-pink flower.

Tibouchina 'Blue Moon'

Tibouchina 'Blue Moon' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its rich blue purple flowers and lush velvety green foliage. Flowering through the...

From$26.93
Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' plants with lush green foliage and stunning blue flowers.

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' (Lily Of The Nile)

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' is a compact evergreen perennial valued for its tidy clumping habit and masses of soft blue flowers held just above the...

From$18.90
Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' bright red foliage.

Acer 'Fireglow'

Acer 'Fireglow' is a striking Japanese maple prized for its brilliant deep red foliage that holds colour exceptionally well throughout the season...

From$391.14
Agapanthus 'Bertsbrook' elegant blue flower.

Agapanthus 'Bertsbrook'

Agapanthus 'Bertsbrook' is a robust evergreen perennial valued for its strong upright habit and large heads of rich blue flowers in summer. This...

From$20.18
Blueberry 'Misty' plant with blue berries.

Blueberry 'Misty'

Blueberry 'Misty' is a popular early season blueberry valued for its sweet flavour, heavy yields, and attractive evergreen foliage. This low chill...

From$29.63
Blackberry 'Thornless Jewel' black and red fruit.

Blackberry 'Thornless Jewel'

Blackberry 'Thornless Jewel' is a high quality thornless blackberry valued for its large sweet berries and easy care growth habit. This productive...

From$35.03
Blackberry 'Ben Nevis' black berries on a plate.

Blackberry 'Ben Nevis'

Blackberry 'Ben Nevis' is a productive blackberry variety valued for its large firm berries and excellent flavour. This reliable plant performs well...

From$35.03
Blueberry 'Powder Blue' blue berries with lush, green foliage.

Blueberry 'Powder Blue'

Blueberry 'Powder Blue' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its sweet flavour, firm berries, and extended harvest period. This reliable...

From$29.63
Blueberry 'Centurion' large, dark blue berries.

Blueberry 'Centurion'

Blueberry 'Centurion' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its large firm berries and excellent sweet flavour. This productive plant...

From$29.63
banksia-birthday-candles--1

Banksia spinulosa Birthday Candles (Banksia Birthday Candles)

Banksia spinulosa Birthday Candles is a small shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It produces orange-golden yellow flower spikes up to 20 cm...

From$49.88
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Acer, Agapanthus, Ajuga, Banksia, Blackberry, Blueberry, Daphne, Lomandra, Pimelea Tibouchina and Tulbaghia, or related Categories - Acid Loving Plants, Blackberry Plants, Blueberry Plants, Grasses, Groundcover Plants, Perennials Evergreen Shrubs and Maple Tree.

Search buy daphne

Why Buy Daphne for Your Garden?

Daphne’s reputation is built on its heady perfume, which fills the garden or home from late winter through spring, precisely when other scents are scarce. Their compact, tidy form makes them perfect for borders, pots, or even alongside paths, so you can enjoy their blooms up close. From the bold pink clusters of Daphne odora (Winter Daphne) to the subtle elegance of Daphne Eternal Fragrance (Eternal Fragrance Daphne), these shrubs thrive in well-drained soils and gentle shade.

Daphnes aren’t just fragrant superstars—they’re also surprisingly hardy, with some varieties tolerating Wellington winds, coastal sites, and chilly winter temperatures. If you’re looking to buy daphne, you’ll enjoy a plant that’s as durable as it is beautiful.

Our Selection of Daphne Plants

If you’re keen to buy daphne, you’ll find several unique varieties in our nursery, each with distinct characteristics. Classic Daphne odora (Winter Daphne) is renowned for its rich aroma and glossy evergreen leaves. For extended flowering and compact habit, we recommend Daphne Eternal Fragrance (Eternal Fragrance Daphne) — it blooms repeatedly and fits beautifully in containers or mixed borders.

Those seeking a striking winter performer will love Daphne odora Cameo (Winter Daphne), selected for its stunning pink blooms and robust growth. Daphne Jacqueline Postill, a versatile variety, offers spectacular fragrance and upright form, ideal for hedges or standalone planting. For gardeners wanting something a little different, Daphne mezereum catches the eye with vivid magenta flowers and attractive berries.

Planting and Care Tips

When you buy daphne, it’s important to choose a planting spot with partial shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil. They dislike being disturbed—plant once, and let them settle. Regular mulching and gentle watering will keep your daphne healthy and vibrant. Avoid heavy fertilisers, and prune only sparingly to shape after flowering.

If you’d like to add daphne’s elegant charm and irresistible scent to your garden, browse our range of daphne shrubs. Bring home New Zealand’s most fragrant winter companions and enjoy their beauty season after season.

Ready to buy daphne? Explore our hand-picked plants, including Daphne Eternal Fragrance (Eternal Fragrance Daphne), Daphne odora (Winter Daphne), Daphne odora Cameo (Winter Daphne), Daphne Jacqueline Postill, and Daphne mezereum, to find the perfect fit for your garden.


Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

We all know Apodasmia similis (Oi Oi) and Aesculus hippocastanum, but the real surprises come from plants like Hydrangea Kyushu, Leptospermum Red Falls, and Mazus pumilio.
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.8

445 Google reviews