is daphne evergreen
If you’re asking, “is daphne evergreen?” you’re in good company—many gardeners across New Zealand are drawn to daphnes for their legendary fragrance and elegant growth, but it’s important to know if these highly scented shrubs offer year-round foliage. The answer is both yes and no, depending on the variety. Daphnes are a diverse group of shrubs, and their evergreen or deciduous nature varies by species. In this article, we’ll clarify which popular daphnes are evergreen, their benefits in your garden, and suggest some standout varieties to consider.
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.
