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new zealand daphne

New Zealand daphne is a versatile, attractive shrub cherished for its delicate blooms, evergreen foliage, and easy care in Kiwi gardens. Whether you’re familiar with traditional daphne varieties or just starting to explore fragrant shrubs, New Zealand daphne adds an extra touch of effortless elegance to any border, pathway, or patio. In Aotearoa, the term often refers to the native Pimelea species—such as the hardy ground cover [Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'](/shop/product/groundcover-plants/pimelea-prostrata-blue-peter)—as well as beloved international selections that thrive in our unique climate. With year-round interest, these plants suit a wide range of landscaping styles and are celebrated for their beauty, resilience, and subtle fragrance.

Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga) plants in flower with lush green foliage in a border garden.

Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga Lily)

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Arthropodium cirratum, commonly known as Rengarenga Lily or New Zealand Rock Lily, is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It features lush, arching, dark green foliage and produces masses of starry white flowers on wispy stems during spring and summer.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Shade
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Tropical, White
Daphne 'Perfume Princess' pink flowers and green foliage.

Daphne 'Perfume Princess'

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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.

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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, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
Arthropodium Matapouri Bay plant with lush green foliage and masses of white flowers.
Arthropodium 'Matapouri Bay' (Rengarenga Lily)

Arthropodium Matapouri Bay is a variety of the commonly known Renga Renga Lily, featuring mid-green leaves with a graceful and elegant arch. It...

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Gazania 'New Day Red Stripe'

Gazania 'New Day Red Stripe' is a colourful perennial valued for its distinctive striped flowers, compact habit, and long flowering performance. The...

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Arthropodium 'Te Puna' plants with elegant white flowers bordering a path.
Arthropodium 'Te Puna' (Rengarenga Lily)

Arthropodium ‘Te Puna’ is a compact New Zealand native perennial valued for its tidy clumping habit, slender green foliage, and masses of starry...

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Coprosma 'Plum Hussey'

Coprosma 'Plum Hussey' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its rich plum purple foliage and naturally dense growth habit. This colourful New...

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Dysoxylum spectabile tree.
Dysoxylum spectabile (New Zealand Mahogany)

Dysoxylum spectabile, commonly known as Kohekohe, is a majestic NZ native tree admired for its glossy dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant...

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Acaena inermis purpurea with small purple leaves.
Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping...

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Pittosporum 'Frankies Folly' shrub with lush green foliage growing in a garden.
Pittosporum 'Frankies Folly'

Pittosporum 'Frankies Folly' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its naturally rounded form and dense foliage. This hardy New Zealand native...

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Pseudopanax 'Gold Finger'

Pseudopanax 'Gold Finger' is a striking New Zealand native shrub valued for its distinctive golden green foliage and strong architectural form. The...

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Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) shrubs in a native reserve.
Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)

Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand Tea Tree, is a hardy native shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and masses of white...

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Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka) tree with green-yellow foliage.
Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka)

Libocedrus plumosa, commonly known as Kawaka, is a majestic NZ native conifer valued for its graceful, feathery foliage and elegant pyramidal form...

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Typha orientalis (Raupo) plants with brown seed heads.
Typha orientalis (Raupō)

Typha orientalis, commonly known as Raupo, is a vigorous and erect, NZ native grass. It is found throughout New Zealand in shallow, fertile waters...

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A large Agathis australis (Kauri tree) in a native reserve.
Agathis australis (New Zealand Kauri)

Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching...

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New Lawn Fertiliser

Establishing a new lawn requires the proper nutrients to ensure robust root development and healthy growth. Our New Lawn Fertiliser, featuring...

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Daphne-transatlantica pink flowers against green leaves.
Daphne transatlantica

Daphne transatlantica produces masses of highly fragrant, pink flowers through mid-winter and spring. It typically grows to 90 cm tall and the same...

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Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' plant with variegated leaves and pink flowers.
Daphne odora Aureomarginata (Daphne japonica Striata)

Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is a beautiful evergreen shrub treasured for its intensely fragrant pink and white flowers and glossy green leaves...

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Daphne 'Carol Mackie' plant with variegated leaves and pink flowers.
Daphne 'Carol Mackie'

Daphne 'Carol Mackie' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its highly fragrant pink flowers and beautifully variegated green and cream foliage...

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Daphne Leucanthe (Winter Daphne Leucanthe)

Daphne odora 'Leucanthe' is a beautiful evergreen shrub prized for its intensely fragrant pure white flowers that appear from winter into spring. The...

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Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' plant with green leaves and pink flowers.
Daphne 'Jacqueline Postill'

Daphne 'Jacqueline Postill' is a highly sought after evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant pink flowers that appear from winter into...

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Daphne odora 'Rubra' flowers and foliage.
Daphne odora Rubra (Red Winter Daphne)

Daphne odora 'Rubra' is a highly prized evergreen shrub renowned for its intensely fragrant deep pink flowers that open from richly coloured buds...

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Daphne odora 'Cameo' pink flowers with green foliage.
Daphne odora 'Cameo'

Daphne odora 'Cameo' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant pink flowers and attractive variegated foliage. Flowering from...

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Daphne cneorum plant with rose-pink flowers in a garden.
Daphne cneorum (Rose Daphne)

Daphne cneorum (Rose Daphne) is a beautiful low growing evergreen shrub admired for its fragrant rosy pink flowers that appear in abundance during...

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Daphne 'Briggs Moonlight' plant with variegated leaves and pink flowers.
Daphne 'Briggs Moonlight'

Daphne 'Briggs Moonlight' is an elegant evergreen shrub prized for its highly fragrant flowers and striking variegated foliage. The green leaves...

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Daphne x burkwoodii plant with masses of pink flowers and green foliage.
Daphne Burkwoodii (Burkwood Daphne)

Daphne burkwoodii is a highly prized evergreen shrub admired for its intensely fragrant pink flushed white flowers in spring. The sweet scent fills...

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Daphne odora alba (Winter Daphne Alba)

Daphne odora alba is a highly prized evergreen shrub renowned for its intensely fragrant pure white flowers that brighten the garden from winter into...

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Daphne genkwa purple flowers.
Daphne genkwa

Daphne genkwa (Blue Daphne) is a deciduous shrub admired for its masses of fragrant lavender blue flowers that appear on bare stems during late...

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Daphne gnidium plant with green leaves, white flowers, and orange berries.
Daphne gnidium (Flax-Leaved Daphne)

Daphne gnidium is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its fine foliage, masses of fragrant white flowers, and colourful berries that provide...

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Daphne odora green foliage and pink flowers.
Daphne odora (Winter Daphne)

Daphne odora (Fragrant Daphne) is a highly prized evergreen shrub known for its intensely fragrant pink and white flowers that appear in winter and...

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Azalea 'Daphne' white flower.
Azalea 'Daphne'

Azalea 'Daphne' is a beautiful evergreen azalea prized for its masses of colourful blooms and compact tidy growth habit. Flowering heavily through...

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Daphne bholua plant with pink flowers.
Daphne bholua (Nepalese Paper Plant)

Daphne bholua is a highly prized evergreen shrub renowned for its intensely fragrant clusters of pink to white flowers that appear from winter into...

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Daphne mezereum stem with pink flowers and green leaves.
Daphne mezereum

Daphne mezereum is a highly fragrant deciduous shrub admired for its clusters of pink to purple flowers that appear on bare stems in late winter and...

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Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga Lily)

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What Is New Zealand Daphne?

While many gardeners think of daphne as the classic evergreen shrub prized for its sweet-scented clusters of flowers in winter and early spring, New Zealand daphne can refer both to the much-loved imported daphne varieties and our own native Pimelea species. Pimelea, often called New Zealand daphne, offers beautiful white, pink, or bluish blooms in compact clusters, making it ideal for rockeries, coastal gardens, or mass groundcover plantings. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', in particular, is prized for its low-growing habit, charming blue-tinged foliage, and eye-catching flowers that attract pollinators to the garden.

Top Daphne Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

If you’re searching for imported varieties to complement your native daphnes, consider these excellent options that are well-suited to our local growing conditions. Each offers distinctive fragrance, leaf colour, and garden uses:

Daphne transatlantica features ivory-pink blooms over a long flowering period, thriving in both sun and part shade with outstanding scent. Daphne Burkwoodii (Burkwood Daphne) is a robust hybrid with semi-evergreen foliage and blushing pale pink flowers, perfect for low-maintenance shrub borders. Daphne Carol Mackie is admired for its creamy-variegated leaves and subtle fragrance, making it a lovely accent in mixed beds or formal gardens. Daphne Jacqueline Postill is famed for its spicy winter scent and upright habit, providing colour and fragrance when much of the garden is dormant.

Growing and Caring for New Zealand Daphne

Most daphne species, including both Pimelea and imported types, appreciate a sheltered position with partial sun and well-drained soil. Avoid overly wet locations and enrich your soil with organic matter for best results. Minimise root disturbance during planting and mulch to protect shallow root systems. Once established, New Zealand daphne is remarkably resilient and responds well to gentle pruning after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Enhance Your Garden With New Zealand Daphne

Whether you want the native appeal of Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' or a fragrant border-filled with imported beauties like Daphne Burkwoodii (Burkwood Daphne), New Zealand daphne adds four-season interest and charm to any Kiwi garden. Discover the perfect daphne to suit your spaces and enjoy their delightful blooms and subtle perfume year after year.

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