Description: Daphne odora x bholua 'Perfume Princess'™ is an exceptional evergreen shrub renowned for its intensely fragrant, long-lasting flowers and extended blooming period. Flowering from mid-winter through to late spring, it produces large clusters of blush pink flowers along the stems, creating a stunning display and filling the garden with a sweet, citrus-like fragrance. This hybrid features a more vigorous growth habit and improved hardiness compared to traditional Daphne odora, making it a reliable choice for Melbourne gardens. Its deep green, glossy foliage forms a neat, dense shrub, perfect for borders, feature planting, or containers near pathways where its scent can be fully appreciated. Thriving in part shade to full sun, it prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and benefits from occasional pruning to maintain shape.
Form:
Shrub - Small
Mature Size:
Height: 1–1.5m
Width: 1–1.5m
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring
Flower Colour:
Blush Pink
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Scented Flowers
Perennial
Low Maintenance
Frost Tolerant
Long Flowering Period
Bee Attracting
Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
Companion Plants:
Camellia
Hellebores
Gardenia
Azalea
Pieris
For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link.