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.
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.
