growing daphne nz
Growing daphne in NZ is a rewarding experience for enthusiastic gardeners who value both fragrance and year-round interest in their gardens. Daphne shrubs are renowned for their intoxicating perfume, attractive evergreen foliage, and clusters of delicate, sometimes winter-blooming flowers – making them a true standout in New Zealand landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned plant lover or just beginning your gardening journey, there are a few key guidelines that will help you achieve healthy and lush daphne plants in your local conditions.
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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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)
Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics. Large clusters of cream-white flowers are produced in spring which result in masses of bright red-orange berries which can remain on the tree into winter. It bears lush, lime green foliage which develops light orange tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 7 m tall and 5 m wide. Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, used in avenue plantings, or included in a cottage garden.
