Curious about daphne plant size before adding this beloved shrub to your New Zealand garden? Understanding how large daphne plants grow is essential for choosing the right cultivar and finding the perfect spot in your landscape. These evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs are prized for their intensely fragrant flowers and attractive foliage, but different daphne varieties can vary significantly in their mature height and spread. Read on to discover the typical size of popular daphne plants, plus tips for planting and siting to ensure your daphne flourishes.
Daphne cneorum (Rose Daphne) is a beautiful low growing evergreen shrub admired for its fragrant rosy pink flowers that appear in abundance during...
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is a beautiful evergreen shrub treasured for its intensely fragrant pink and white flowers and glossy green leaves...
Daphne odora (Fragrant Daphne) is a highly prized evergreen shrub known for its intensely fragrant pink and white flowers that appear in winter and...
Daphne transatlantica produces masses of highly fragrant, pink flowers through mid-winter and spring. It typically grows to 90 cm tall and the same...
Daphne arbuscula (Rose Daphne) is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its neat form, glossy foliage, and beautifully fragrant pink flowers. Its low...
Daphne odora 'Rubra' is a highly prized evergreen shrub renowned for its intensely fragrant deep pink flowers that open from richly coloured buds...
Daphne 'Eternal Fragrance' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its beautifully scented flowers and tidy rounded habit. It produces clusters of...
Daphne odora 'Marginata' is an elegant evergreen shrub prized for its richly fragrant flowers and attractive green leaves edged with creamy yellow...
Daphne burkwoodii is a highly prized evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant pink flushed white flowers in spring. The sweet scent fills...
Daphne gnidium is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its fine foliage, masses of fragrant white flowers, and colourful berries that provide...
Daphne 'Perfume Princess White' is an elegant evergreen shrub prized for its beautifully fragrant white flowers and tidy, compact habit. The blooms...
Daphne odora 'Leucanthe' is a beautiful evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant pure white flowers that appear from winter into spring. The...
Daphne caucasica is an elegant evergreen shrub valued for its glossy green foliage and beautifully fragrant white flowers. The blooms appear over a...
Daphne odora alba is a highly prized evergreen shrub renowned for its intensely fragrant pure white flowers that brighten the garden from winter into...
Daphne 'Perfume Princess' is an outstanding evergreen shrub celebrated for its masses of exceptionally fragrant white flowers with soft pink buds...
Daphne 'Jacqueline Postill' is a highly sought after evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant pink flowers that appear from winter into...
Daphne genkwa (Blue Daphne) is a deciduous shrub admired for its masses of fragrant lavender blue flowers that appear on bare stems during late...
Daphne odora 'Cameo' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant pink flowers and attractive variegated foliage. Flowering from...
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...
Daphne cneorum variegata is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its beautifully variegated foliage and strongly fragrant pink flowers. The green...
Daphne 'Carol Mackie' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its highly fragrant pink flowers and beautifully variegated green and cream foliage...
Daphne 'Briggs Moonlight' is an elegant evergreen shrub prized for its highly fragrant flowers and striking variegated foliage. The green leaves...
Daphne bholua is a highly prized evergreen shrub renowned for its intensely fragrant clusters of pink to white flowers that appear from winter into...
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small...
Pimelea prostrata (NZ Daphne) is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its dense trailing growth habit, fine foliage, and clusters of...
Azalea 'Daphne' is a beautiful evergreen azalea prized for its masses of colourful blooms and compact tidy growth habit. Flowering heavily through...
Pimelea arenaria, commonly known as Sand Daphne, is a rare and attractive New Zealand native shrub. This evergreen species is admired for its glossy...
Azalea 'Daphne Salmon' is a beautiful evergreen azalea admired for its soft salmon pink flowers and compact rounded growth habit. Flowering...
You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Daphne, or related Categories - Evergreen Shrubs.
Search daphneDaphne plant size can range widely depending on the species or cultivar. Most daphnes are compact, low-maintenance shrubs that fit well in smaller gardens, containers, or even formal borders. On average, mature daphne plants reach between 60 centimeters and 1.5 meters tall, with a similar or slightly wider spread. Some dwarf species remain petite, while other cultivars gradually form rounded, bushy clumps over time.
When planning where to place your daphne plants, always account for the mature daphne plant size to avoid overcrowding. Allow at least the mature width between plants so each has sufficient airflow and room to grow. Daphnes prefer sheltered sites with dappled shade, well-draining soil, and protection from strong winds. Although they dislike being moved, their slow, steady growth means they rarely outgrow their space suddenly.
With optimal placement and room to grow, these shrubs reward with years of low-maintenance beauty and delightful fragrance. Regularly check soil moisture during dry periods but avoid waterlogged conditions. For specific care requirements and to browse the best daphnes for New Zealand gardens, see our range including Daphne arbuscula (Rose Daphne), Daphne cneorum (Rose Daphne), Daphne Burkwoodii (Burkwood Daphne), Daphne odora Cameo (Winter Daphne), and Daphne genkwa (Blue Daphne).
Understanding daphne plant size helps you make the most of these classic, fragrant shrubs in your garden. Whether you choose a petite rockery daphne or a larger border variety, there's a perfect daphne for every outdoor space.
Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

