nz daphne plant
The NZ Daphne plant is a must-have for any New Zealand garden, renowned for its sweetly scented blooms and glossy evergreen foliage. Often treasured for its delightful winter and early spring flowers, the NZ Daphne plant offers not only magnificent perfume but year-round interest, making it a favourite among gardeners seeking both beauty and fragrance in their outdoor spaces. Whether nestled by the front door, forming a compact hedge, or brightening up a shaded border, Daphne plants are elegant, reliable shrubs that reward with minimal care.
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.
Fertiliser for acid loving plants (Acid Fertiliser)
Using fertiliser for acid loving plants is important for plants such as Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Daphne’s, Gardenia’s, and Hydrangea’s who all prefer an acidic soil. The Plant Company has specifically blended fertilisers to cater for such plants that also reduces the risk of injury to plants through being applied too heavily. Our blend has a NPK rating of 4.1:6.4:5 with sulphur levels at 19.7 and contains a mix of essential trace elements.
