daphne plant varieties
Discover the exquisite beauty and diverse appeal of daphne plant varieties, prized for their intoxicating fragrance, compact form, and year-round garden interest. Admired by New Zealand gardeners for their tough yet elegant nature, daphnes blend irresistible scent with attractive foliage and vibrant winter-to-spring blooms. With numerous daphne plant varieties offering subtle differences in leaf colour, flower shape, and growth habit, there’s a perfect match for every corner of your garden or outdoor space.
Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant)
Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and variegated foliage. It features short, bright green leaves with a cream margin as it grows to 20 cm tall and 30 cm wide. Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum is commonly grown indoors in a container though it can be grown outdoors in frost-free areas. In these situations, it is often included in borders, planted around outdoor living areas, mass planted as a groundcover, or planted alongside a path.
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.
