daphne boula
Daphne boula, botanically known as Daphne bholua, is a much-loved winter-flowering shrub, celebrated for its heady fragrance and elegant appearance. Ideal for New Zealand gardens, this evergreen or semi-evergreen beauty brings a burst of colour and scent to dreary winter days. Native to the Himalayas, Daphne bholua produces clusters of sweetly perfumed, blush pink to white flowers from mid-winter to early spring, followed by attractive purple-black berries. It’s a superb choice for foundation plantings, shaded corners, or as a feature in scented gardens where its aroma can truly be appreciated.
Daphne bholua (Nepalese Paper Plant)
Nepalese Paper Plant
Daphne bholua, commonly known as the Nepalese Paper Plant, grows with a rounded shape and carries leathery, dark green leaves with highly fragrant, pink flowers in spring. This evergreen typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, and performs best when it is grown in full sun. Daphne bholua 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:
1.50 m - Spread:
1.50 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Garden uses:
Living areas - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
