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Searching for "nz daphne"? You're likely looking for beautiful, fragrant shrubs that thrive in New Zealand gardens. In New Zealand, both true daphnes and their locally native alternatives are popular for adding year-round interest and delightful scent to the garden. Whether you're seeking the classic sweet perfume of a traditional daphne or a hardy groundcover option inspired by our native landscapes, choosing the right daphne for your garden can be incredibly rewarding.

Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.

Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

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Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers that bloom in early summer. Growing up to 20 metres tall, it features gnarled branches and leathery, silver-green leaves.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Native
Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.

Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged with cream. This evergreen plant provides year round colour and texture while suppressing weeds and covering bare ground.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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Phormium 'Veneer'

Phormium 'Veneer' is a striking NZ flax known for its upright, sword like leaves with rich bronze and green tones. This hardy evergreen adds bold...

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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.
Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy...

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Sophora longicarinata yellow flowers.
Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai)

Sophora longicarinata is a rare and beautiful NZ native tree belonging to the kowhai family. This evergreen to semi deciduous species is admired for...

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Poa cita grass plants on a plateau overlooing the sea.
Poa cita

Poa cita, commonly known as Silver Tussock, is a clump-forming NZ native grass with delicate, green foliage that wafts gracefully in the breeze. It...

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Metrosideros 'Lighthouse' plant with red flowers and olive-green foliage.
Metrosideros 'Lighthouse'

Metrosideros 'Lighthouse' is a compact and hardy NZ native shrub renowned for its vibrant red flowers that burst into colour during summer. Its...

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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird Of Paradise) is a bold, architectural plant known for its large banana like leaves and striking white and blue...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Coprosma 'Beatson's Brown' small and glossy, brown foliage.
Coprosma 'Beatsons Brown'

Coprosma ‘Beatsons Brown’ is a hardy and attractive NZ native shrub valued for its rich bronze brown foliage and tidy rounded form. This colour rich...

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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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Pittosporum 'Irish Luck'

Pittosporum 'Irish Luck' is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its dense, bright green foliage and tidy growth habit. This versatile plant is well...

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Laurelia novae-zelandiae

Laurelia novae-zelandiae, commonly known as Pukatea, is a magnificent NZ native tree admired for its glossy green leaves, fluted trunk, and...

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Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' pink and dark red foliage.
Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'

Coprosma ‘Rainbow Surprise’ is a vibrant NZ shrub admired for its colourful and glossy foliage. The leaves display a lively mix of pink, cream, and...

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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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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green...

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A 'Fukumoto' Orange tree with orange fruit.
Orange 'Fukumoto'

How to grow Orange ‘Fukumoto’ in NZ

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A Pimelea prostrata (NZ Daphne) plant with masses of white flowers above fine, green foliage.
Pimelea prostrata

Pimelea prostrata (NZ Daphne) is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its dense trailing growth habit, fine foliage, and clusters of...

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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 'Perfume Princess' pink flowers and green foliage.
Daphne 'Perfume Princess'

Daphne 'Perfume Princess' is an outstanding evergreen shrub celebrated for its masses of exceptionally fragrant white flowers with soft pink buds...

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 '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 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 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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Pimelea arenaria plant on a sand dune.
Pimelea arenaria (Sand Pimelea)

Pimelea arenaria, commonly known as Sand Daphne, is a rare and attractive New Zealand native shrub. This evergreen species is admired for its glossy...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

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What is NZ Daphne?

Many gardeners refer to New Zealand native plants in the Thymelaeaceae family as "NZ daphne," most commonly the resilient Pimelea prostrata. This silvery-leaved groundcover, known locally as the NZ daphne or New Zealand Rice Flower, is loved for its tidy foliage and clusters of delicate white flowers that brighten up borders and rock gardens. For a cultivated twist with a hint of blue, consider Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', which makes an excellent choice for coastal gardens where other shrubs may struggle.

True Daphnes for NZ Gardens

While native pimelea species make fantastic alternatives, many traditional daphne varieties also thrive in our climate. The ever-popular Daphne transatlantica produces gorgeous, highly fragrant blooms from spring through autumn and copes well with both cold winters and hot summers. If you're after a dependable, low-maintenance shrub, this daphne has earned its reputation for being one of the easiest to grow.

Gardeners who cherish variegated foliage will adore the richly coloured Daphne Carol Mackie. Its cream-edged leaves and blush-pink flowers deliver stunning contrast from spring onwards, brightening up shaded spots in your garden. For those who appreciate a truly unique plant, Daphne Briggs Moonlight dazzles with its gold-edged leaves and elegant, pale pink flowers.

Growing Tips for NZ Daphne

Whether you select a native Pimelea prostrata or a classic daphne shrub, all daphnes in New Zealand appreciate similar conditions: free-draining soil, protection from harsh afternoon sun, and reliable moisture during dry spells. True daphnes shy away from wet roots, so plant them slightly proud of the ground in a loose, friable mix. Pimelea varieties enjoy full sun but can also flourish in light shade, especially in coastal or alpine areas.

How to Use NZ Daphne in Your Garden

If you're keen to cover bare ground or strengthen banks, native forms like Pimelea prostrata and Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' provide neat, mat-forming growth and suit native-themed designs beautifully. For foundation plantings or underplanting beneath trees, classic daphnes such as Daphne transatlantica and Daphne Carol Mackie offer both evergreen structure and a heavenly fragrance.

Explore our selection of nz daphne plants and bring inspiring beauty and scent to your New Zealand garden, year after year.

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