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daphne hedge

A daphne hedge is a truly enchanting addition to any New Zealand garden, providing lush evergreen foliage and intoxicatingly fragrant blooms throughout the year. If you’re searching for a hedge that combines elegant appearance with delightful scent, daphne hedges deliver an unmatched appeal. Their compact growth habit and glossy leaves make daphnes ideal for hedging, accent borders, or creating a perfumed walkway. With a variety of species and cultivars available, you can tailor your daphne hedge to align with your garden's style and enjoy colour and fragrance in every season.

Dodonaea viscosa small tree with green foliage.

Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea shrub with colourful, purple foliage growing an an informal hedge.

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)

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Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Buxus sempervirens perfectly manicured balls.
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for formal hedging and topiary...

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Buxus 'Silver Beauty' plant with dark green and yellow variegated foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty', commonly known as Box Hedge, features small leaves that are dark green with irregular, cream-silver margins, and...

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Grevillea 'Clearview David'

Grevillea 'Clearview David' is a vigorous evergreen shrub known for its attractive foliage and masses of soft coloured flowers. Flowering over a long...

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Westringia 'Aussie Box'

Westringia 'Aussie Box' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense bright green foliage, naturally rounded habit, and small white flowers that...

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Griselinia 'Canterbury' hedge with lush green foliage.
Griselinia 'Canterbury'

Griselinia 'Canterbury' is a compact New Zealand native shrub prized for its bright green foliage held on attractive red-brown stems. It forms a...

Corokia 'Little Prince' plants with grey stems and small green leaves at The Plant Company nursery.
Corokia 'Little Prince'

Corokia 'Little Prince' is a small and twiggy, NZ native shrub that features small, grey-brown leaves and black stems. The slim, intertwined stems...

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Feijoa 'Pounamu'

Feijoa 'Pounamu' is an early-season variety that produces medium-sized fruit with a thin, smooth skin. The flesh is sweet and juicy and has a tangy...

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Photinia 'Red Robin' hedge with colourful foliage.
Photinia 'Red Robin'

Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is a popular evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant red new growth, which contrasts beautifully with the mature glossy green...

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Corokia 'Geenty's Green' hedge.
Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that bears narrow, olive-green leaves that have a silver underside. Masses of small, star-like...

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Corokia 'Sunsplash' shrub with yellow foliage in a garden.
Corokia 'Sunsplash'

Corokia 'Sunsplash' is a NZ native shrub grown for its impressive foliage. It features small leaves that are variegated yellow with a central splash...

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A well trimmed Ficus Tuffy hedge with lush green foliage.
Ficus Tuffi

Ficus 'Tuffi', also known as Ficus Tuffy, is a dense, upright evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for hedging and screening. It features glossy...

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Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' small, green foliage.
Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist'

Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' is a NZ native shrub with small, olive-green leaves held densely on narrow, black stems. This evergreen typically grows to...

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Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium'

Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' (Japanese Privet) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its rounded glossy green leaves and dense compact growth habit...

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Corokia Pounamu

Corokia Pounamu is a NZ native shrub featuring narrow, olive-green foliage. New foliage has a layer of felt on the underside of the leaves which...

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A magnificant Photinia 'Super Hedge' hedge.
Photinia 'Super Hedge'

Photinia 'Super Hedge' features bright and colourful foliage with bright red new growth. This foliage ages to become mid-dark green, resulting in a...

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Camellia Setsugekka hedge in full flower.
Camellia 'Setsugekka'

Camellia 'Setsugekka' is a sasanqua variety with large, semi-double, white flowers with wavy, fluted petals and a yellow centre. These contrast...

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Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald' hedge.
Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald'

Griselinia Ardmore Emerald is a lush, NZ-native shrub known for its glossy, deep green foliage and dense, upright growth. It typically reaches 3-4...

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Ilex 'Largo' plant with lush, dark green foliage.
Ilex 'Largo'

Ilex ‘Largo’ is a bold, evergreen holly variety known for its dense, glossy green foliage and broad, upright growth habit. It forms a tidy shrub...

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Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Ruby' red and green foliage.
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Ruby'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Ruby' is a superb hedge forming honeysuckle valued for its deep green foliage and profusion of rich ruby toned flowers. This...

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A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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Daphne cneorum plant with rose-pink flowers in a garden.
Daphne cneorum (Rose Daphne)

Daphne cneorum (Rose Daphne) is a beautiful low growing evergreen shrub admired for its fragrant rosy pink flowers that appear in abundance during...

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Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' plant with variegated leaves and pink flowers.
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' (Daphne japonica Striata)

Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is a beautiful evergreen shrub treasured for its intensely fragrant pink and white flowers and glossy green leaves...

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Daphne-transatlantica pink flowers against green leaves.
Daphne transatlantica

Daphne transatlantica produces masses of highly fragrant, pink flowers through mid-winter and spring. It typically grows to 90 cm tall and the same...

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Daphne x burkwoodii plant with masses of pink flowers and green foliage.
Daphne burkwoodii (Burkwood Daphne)

Daphne burkwoodii is a highly prized evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant pink flushed white flowers in spring. The sweet scent fills...

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Daphne cneorum variegata plant with pink flowers.
Daphne cneorum Variegata

Daphne cneorum variegata is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its beautifully variegated foliage and strongly fragrant pink flowers. The green...

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Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' plant with green leaves and pink flowers.
Daphne 'Jacqueline Postill'

Daphne 'Jacqueline Postill' is a highly sought after evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant pink flowers that appear from winter into...

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Daphne mezereum stem with pink flowers and green leaves.
Daphne mezereum

Daphne mezereum is a highly fragrant deciduous shrub admired for its clusters of pink to purple flowers that appear on bare stems in late winter and...

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Daphne arbuscula growing on a rock with pink flowers and green foliage.
Daphne arbuscula

Daphne arbuscula (Rose Daphne) is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its neat form, glossy foliage, and beautifully fragrant pink flowers. Its low...

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Daphne odora green foliage and pink flowers.
Daphne odora (Winter Daphne)

Daphne odora (Fragrant Daphne) is a highly prized evergreen shrub known for its intensely fragrant pink and white flowers that appear in winter and...

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Daphne gnidium plant with green leaves, white flowers, and orange berries.
Daphne gnidium (Flax-Leaved Daphne)

Daphne gnidium is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its fine foliage, masses of fragrant white flowers, and colourful berries that provide...

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Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)

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Why Choose a Daphne Hedge?

Daphne hedges are prized for their delicate clusters of flowers, rich perfume, and year-round greenery. Unlike traditional hedging plants, daphnes offer exquisite blooms from winter through spring, brightening even the gloomiest months. The flowers attract pollinators and are resistant to most pests and diseases, making maintenance simple for both novice and expert gardeners. Daphne hedges grow best in sheltered, well-drained sites and are perfect for smaller gardens where a dense, low hedge is desirable.

Top Varieties for Your Daphne Hedge

Selecting the right daphne species or cultivar is crucial for a successful daphne hedge. Some of the most popular options include:

Planting and Caring for Your Daphne Hedge

To establish a healthy daphne hedge, plant your selected daphne varieties in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a location with filtered sunlight or partial shade. Daphnes dislike “wet feet,” so avoid areas that get waterlogged. After planting, water regularly—but take care not to overwater—and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning should be kept minimal; simply snip to shape and remove any dead wood after flowering. With proper care, your daphne hedge will reward you with years of glossy foliage and delightful scent.

Transform Your Garden with a Daphne Hedge

Ready to create a fragrant, eye-catching border? A daphne hedge offers all the beauty, scent, and easy care you could hope for in a New Zealand garden. Explore the range of daphne cultivars, including Daphne odora Aureomarginata (Daphne japonica Striata), Daphne odora Rubra (Red Winter Daphne), Daphne genkwa (Blue Daphne), Daphne cneorum Variegata, and Daphne Jacqueline Postill to find the perfect plants for your hedge. With expert guidance, you can enjoy the unmistakable charm of a daphne hedge for years to come.

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Start your garden with Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' and Rhododendron 'Black Magic', and add depth with lesser-known gems like Gazania 'Kiss Frosty White', Corokia Pounamu, and Pseudopanax ferox (Toothed Lancewood).
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