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daphne perfume princess hedge

A daphne perfume princess hedge delivers year-round elegance, heavenly fragrance, and vibrant foliage, making it a favourite choice for New Zealand gardens. This remarkable evergreen shrub is celebrated for its lush, glossy leaves and abundant clusters of sweetly scented pink blooms. Whether you want to edge a path, define a garden boundary, or add aromatic ambience to an outdoor living area, a daphne perfume princess hedge will turn heads and delight the senses through winter and spring.

Daphne Perfume Princess (Perfume Princess Daphne)

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Perfume Princess Daphne

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.

Daphne 'Perfume Princess' pink flowers and green foliage.
  • 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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Why Choose Daphne Perfume Princess for a Hedge?

Daphne Perfume Princess stands out among daphnes for its long flowering season and strong perfume. Its bushy, compact habit naturally forms a tidy, low-maintenance hedge. When planted as a row, the shrubs knit together to create a dense, attractive screen that looks stunning even when not in full bloom. As a bonus, the blooms last longer than many other daphne varieties, filling your garden with fragrance for months. For those seeking a white-flowered counterpart, consider Daphne Perfume Princess White.

Growing and Caring for a Daphne Perfume Princess Hedge

Daphne Perfume Princess thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soil and prefers a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. It copes well with a range of soil types but dislikes wet feet or extreme drought. Regular trimming—after flowering—encourages dense growth and neatness along your hedge line.

Spacing plants about 60–80cm apart ensures you get an even, lush hedge. Water young plants regularly, mulch to retain soil moisture, and feed with a slow-release fertiliser suited to acid-loving shrubs. Daphnes do not like root disturbance, so take care when planting. If you prefer a slightly different flower type or winter bloom, explore Daphne odora (Winter Daphne) or Daphne Leucanthe (Winter Daphne Leucanthe).

Combining Daphne Perfume Princess with Other Hedge Plants

A daphne perfume princess hedge pairs beautifully with other compact, evergreen shrubs. Try combining it with Rosmarinus officinalis for textural contrast and subtle herb scents. For splashes of bright foliage or extra winter interest, interplant with Escallonia 'Gold Brian' or Erica White Delight. Looking for a tough, contemporary daphne alternative? Daphne Eternal Fragrance (Eternal Fragrance Daphne) is ideal for mixed beds near your new hedge.

Extra Tips for Success

Avoid heavy pruning, as daphnes can be slow to recover. Keep an eye out for root rot by ensuring good drainage and never letting your hedge become waterlogged. Mulch annually with compost or pine bark, keeping mulch clear from the stems. If you love double blooms, Rhododendron Fastuosum 'Flore Pleno' brings a dramatic accent to a classic daphne perfume princess hedge.

With a little care, your daphne perfume princess hedge will reward you with seasons of colour, heady fragrance, and year-round structure—a stunning garden investment.


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