When New Zealand’s Mark Jury set out to breed a better daphne, the journey was anything but straightforward. But years of careful selection and patience paid off.

Multiple award-winning Daphne ‘Perfume Princess’™ stands proudly on its merits as worthy of being a garden classic.

Amongst her many virtues, ‘Perfume Princess’™ commences flowering earlier than other daphne, from late winter right through spring and a mature plant will even spot flower through the summer months. The fragrance is an extraordinary ‘sweet citrus blossom’, and the intensity of the scent reaches into every corner of the garden. This daphne will flower not just at the branch tips, but right the way along the stem. More flowers, more fragrance!

Daphne ‘Perfume Princess’™ is a robust evergreen with dark glossy green leaves which set off her extra-large flowers (four times the size of Daphne odora). Preferring well drained soil and part but not deep shade, ‘Perfume Princess’™ is tolerant of most garden situations and is perfect for a large pot by an entrance or outdoor seating area where her fragrance can be fully appreciated.

Whether you prefer the classic soft pink or the white version, every garden should have a ‘Perfume Princess’™ to bring joy to the winter garden ramble.