daphne plant new zealand
If you’re searching for the best way to grow the daphne plant in New Zealand, you’re in good company. The daphne plant is cherished for its intoxicating fragrance, delicate flowers, and evergreen foliage. Gardeners across New Zealand love adding daphne to their spaces for reliable winter scent and a touch of elegance. Whether you’re a seasoned horticulturist or a home gardener keen to enjoy sweeter winters, daphne is a superb choice for local gardens. Explore cultivation tips, favourite varieties, and discover why the daphne plant thrives so well in New Zealand’s climate.
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.
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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.
