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daphne plants for sale nz

Searching for daphne plants for sale nz? Discover the enchanting world of daphne shrubs, renowned across New Zealand gardens for their delicate blooms and intoxicating fragrance. Whether you're looking to fill a shady corner, create a perfumed pathway, or simply introduce a low-maintenance, evergreen beauty to your plant collection, daphne is a perfect choice. At our nursery, we offer a curated selection of daphne varieties bred to thrive in local conditions, making it easier than ever to bring these beloved plants to your garden.

Daphne 'Perfume Princess' pink flowers and green foliage.

Daphne Perfume Princess (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.

Buy Daphne Perfume Princess (Perfume Princess Daphne)

From $47.18

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

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.

Buy Fertiliser for acid loving plants (Acid Fertiliser)

From $7.50

Why Choose Daphne Plants for Your NZ Garden?

Daphne plants are prized for their lush foliage and clusters of sweetly scented flowers, often appearing from late winter through early spring. Their compact habit and tolerance for partial shade make them versatile in New Zealand landscapes. With daphne plants for sale nz, gardeners can enjoy year-round greenery and unforgettable perfume, even when other garden plants are dormant. Whether being planted along walkways or nestled under trees, daphne offers charm and resilience, plus a remarkable scent that signals the change of seasons.

Explore Our Range of Daphne Plants

We proudly stock a variety of daphne plants for sale nz, each with unique features to suit every garden style and site. Popular varieties include:

Daphne odora Cameo (Winter Daphne): Admired for its compact growth and gorgeous pink-and-white blooms, this selection is ideal for adding winter colour and fragrance.
Daphne Burkwoodii (Burkwood Daphne): Known for its semi-evergreen foliage and profuse clusters of pale pink flowers, which attract pollinators and brighten shaded areas.
Daphne cneorum (Rose Daphne): This low-growing, mat-forming variety features vivid rose-pink flowers, perfect for rock gardens and borders.
Daphne arbuscula (Rose Daphne): With its compact, rounded shape, this species offers abundant pink blooms and is suited to smaller garden spaces or containers.
Daphne odora Marginata (Variegated Fragrant Daphne): Distinguished by its variegated leaves and highly perfumed blooms, it brings both visual and aromatic appeal to your landscape.

Growing and Caring for Daphne

When choosing daphne plants for sale nz, it’s important to consider their growing needs. Daphne thrives in well-drained soil, cool root zones, and partial shade—protected from harsh midday sun. Mulch regularly, keep roots cool, and water sparingly; overwatering can cause root rot. With the right care, daphne rewards gardeners with reliable flowering year after year, and minimal maintenance once established.

Where to Plant Daphne

Daphne is best planted near entrances, pathways, or windows where its lovely scent can be enjoyed. It's suitable for container growing, letting you move the plant wherever you wish to enjoy its blooms and fragrance. Daphne can also serve as a specimen plant in mixed border plantings, or as part of an evergreen foundation shrub group.

Order Daphne Plants for Sale NZ Online

Browse our full range of daphne plants for sale nz today and elevate your garden with a classic flowering shrub. We deliver throughout New Zealand, ensuring your daphne arrives healthy and ready to flourish. Enhance your outdoor spaces with the unmistakable beauty and scent of daphne—your garden will thank you.

Contact us

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.