daphne odora varieties
Looking for the best daphne odora varieties to add stunning fragrance and elegant blooms to your New Zealand garden? Daphne odora, also known as Winter Daphne, is beloved for its beautiful clusters of star-shaped flowers and sweet citrus scent in late winter and early spring. With several unique cultivars available, there’s a perfect daphne odora variety for every spot in your landscape. Below, you’ll discover the most popular and rewarding options, along with expert tips on selecting and growing these enchanting evergreen shrubs.
Daphne 'Perfume Princess'
Daphne 'Perfume Princess' is an outstanding evergreen shrub celebrated for its masses of exceptionally fragrant white flowers with soft pink buds from winter through spring. Flowering on both old and new wood, it delivers an extended display of colour and perfume. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, this compact shrub is perfect for bringing fragrance and elegance to outdoor living areas.
From $48.23
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.
