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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.

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' plants with fine and elegant, blue foliage.

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'

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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.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Daphne 'Perfume Princess' pink flowers and green foliage.

Daphne Perfume Princess (Perfume Princess Daphne)

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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.

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, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
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Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'

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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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