growing daphne in nz
If you’re searching for advice on growing daphne in NZ, you’re in the right place. Daphne shrubs are prized by New Zealand gardeners for their intoxicating fragrance, glossy evergreen foliage, and shady-garden adaptability. Whether you’re enchanted by the classic winter scent of Daphne bholua or the long-flowering charm of Daphne transatlantica, daphne plants add beauty and elegance to Kiwi gardens throughout the seasons. With the right care and site selection, daphne thrives in many parts of New Zealand, including cool-summer regions and protected urban gardens. This guide covers everything you need to know about growing daphne in NZ, from variety selection to planting tips and maintenance.
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'
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, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.
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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.
