nz native daphne
Gardeners searching for the elusive "NZ native daphne" are often drawn to the unique world of Aotearoa’s native flora and its lookalikes. While true Daphne species are not native to New Zealand, the plant most commonly referred to as “NZ native daphne” is actually Pimelea prostrata, a beautiful, low-growing shrub found along New Zealand’s coastal regions. This hardy and attractive groundcover boasts dainty clusters of white or pale pink flowers and silver-green foliage, making it a popular choice for native and coastal gardens. If you’re looking for the classic daphne fragrance with a native twist, or want to compare traditional Daphnes to our local gems, this guide is for you.
Dacrycarpus dacrydioides (Kahikatea)
Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, commonly known as Kahikatea or White Pine, is a slow-growing, NZ native tree capable of reaching 50 m tall. The foliage on juvenile trees is dark green and feathery but shortens to become somewhat scale-like as the tree matures. Dacrycarpus dacrydioides is suited to revegetation plantings or for growing as a specimen in a large garden or park.
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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.
From $22.88
