Daphne 'Perfume Princess'

Daphne Perfume Princess

Name: Daphne Perfume Princess
Brand: GROW TROPICALS
SKU: DAPHPERFPRIN13
Price: 21.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£21.99

Hardy in the UKShade-tolerantEvergreenLoved by pollinators

Pot size

13cm / 1L £21.99

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Description

Daphne Perfume Princess is a winter-flowering daphne with more of everything: bigger flowers, more of them, and a sweet, heady scent with a citrus edge. From January to March, clusters of pale pink flowers open all along the stems rather than only at the tips, set against thick, glossy, dark green leaves.

Hardiness and seasons. The RHS rates it H4, and it should come through around -10C in a sheltered spot. It is a cross between Daphne odora and the tougher Himalayan Daphne bholua, and it keeps its leaves through most winters, though a hard one can leave it semi-evergreen. In cold or exposed gardens, mulch the roots and cover it with fleece in prolonged frost.

Where it fits. Plant it by a door, gate or path you use in winter so the scent is not wasted. It grows slowly to about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, and likes light shade and free-draining soil. It partners well with other winter-scented shrubs such as sweet box and paperbush, a close daphne relative.

What you receive: a young plant in a 13cm (1L) pot.

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What to Expect

Seasonal by nature: what to expect

Grown outdoors, the way nature intended. Weather-tested and hardened in real UK conditions, so they thrive in your garden. A few marks on the older leaves are normal, the sign of a tough, real plant rather than a flaw.
It follows the seasons. Depending on when you order, your plant may arrive cut back, dormant or leafless. That's healthy: dormancy is the ideal time to plant.
Posted, not posed. Big leafy plants like bananas and gingers may be trimmed or gently folded to travel safely. It does the plant no harm, and it powers away again in spring.

Not sure what to expect from yours? Dormant, cut-back or weather-marked plants are all perfectly healthy and normal. Read what to expect through the seasons

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How to care for Daphne 'Perfume Princess'

Plant me in full sun and I will stand a UK winter outdoors.

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About Daphne 'Perfume Princess'

Daphne Perfume Princess needs full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is hardy to around −10°C, standing an average UK winter outdoors.

Good for

Exotic Borders Shade

Hardiness

TenderVery hardy

RHS H4 · Hardy Exotic · down to around −10°C

Rated H4 by the RHS (-10 to -5C), hardy through most of the UK. Sources differ: Burncoose and US nurseries put it nearer -15C, while Crocus calls it borderline hardy. In a sheltered garden around -10C is a fair expectation. In cold or exposed sites, insulate the roots with a 5cm mulch and cover it with fleece in severe or prolonged frost. A hard winter can make it drop some leaves; it refills in spring. See what to expect through the seasons.

Position

Full sunPartial shadeSouth-facingWest-facingSheltered

Sun or partial shade in a sheltered south or west facing spot, out of cold, drying winds. Light shade at the edge of a woodland planting or a shady border suits it well. Plant it close to a door or path you use in winter so you get the full benefit of the scent.

Soil

ChalkClayLoamSandWell-drainedAlkaline pHNeutral pH

Free-draining soil with plenty of organic matter, neutral to alkaline: chalk, loam, sand or improved clay. It hates sitting wet in winter and dislikes drying out in summer, so mulch every year. Daphnes are deep-rooted and do best planted in the ground rather than kept in a pot.

Watering

Water regularly through its first year and in dry spells, without leaving the soil wet. Mulch each year to keep the roots cool and moist. Plant it where it can stay: daphnes resent being moved. Read moreShow less

Water regularly through its first year and in dry spells, without leaving the soil wet. Mulch each year to keep the roots cool and moist. Plant it where it can stay: daphnes resent being moved.

Mature size

Height1-1.5 m

Spread0.5-1 m

Reaches full size in 10-20 years

Growth habit

Bushy

Flowering

JFMAMJJASOND

Jan-Mar · Pink, White

Seasonal colour

SpringSummerAutumnWinterFlowerFoliageBerriesStem

Foliage

Evergreen

Pruning

Avoid pruning: cutting daphnes often causes die-back. Stems cut for the house are fine in moderation. In early spring, remove only dead or damaged growth.

Toxicity

Toxic if eaten and a skin irritant; toxic to pets. All parts are poisonous. Wear gloves when handling or cutting stems for the house, and plant it away from children and animals that chew plants.

Native range

Garden hybrid bred in New Zealand by Mark Jury; parents Daphne odora (China) and Daphne bholua (Himalaya)

Family

Thymelaeaceae

Also known as

Daphne Perfume Princess

Genus

Daphne

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Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Daphne Perfume Princess grow?

Slowly to about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, within a range of 1 to 1.5m tall, over ten to twenty years. It has an upright, bushy shape.

Where is the best place to grow Daphne Perfume Princess?

A sheltered spot in sun or light shade, in free-draining soil that never sits wet, close to a door or path so the winter scent is enjoyed. Choose carefully, as daphnes dislike being moved. It sits well with our other winter-flowering plants.

What does Daphne Perfume Princess smell like?

Sweet and heady like Daphne odora, with an undertone of citrus. Its parents, Daphne odora and Daphne bholua, are two of the most strongly scented daphnes, and the flowers are larger and more numerous than on Daphne odora.

Is Daphne Perfume Princess hardy?

The RHS rates it H4, hardy through most of the UK. Some sellers call it borderline while others put it nearer -15C; around -10C in a sheltered spot is a fair expectation. In cold gardens, mulch the roots and fleece it in prolonged frost.

What are the common problems with daphne?

Sudden die-back, usually from soil that is too wet or too dry, is the main one. Daphnes can also suffer root rot in poorly drained soil, virus and leaf spot. Good drainage, a yearly mulch, no pruning and no moving are the best prevention.

Is Perfume Princess a Daphne odora?

Not quite. It is often sold as Daphne odora 'Perfume Princess', but it is a hybrid of Daphne odora and Daphne bholua, raised in New Zealand by Mark Jury, who also bred Magnolia 'Honey Velvet'. Its registered cultivar name is 'Dapjur01', and Perfume Princess is its trade name.

Are your plants treated with pesticides?

We aim to avoid using pesticides where possible, but we can't control the whole supply chain.

If the plant is going into a vivarium, terrarium or aquarium with live animals, rinse the leaves and roots well, remove any soil and let the plant dry out before adding it. We'd also suggest keeping it away from animals for a month first.

Can I see a photo of the exact plant I'll receive?

We're not able to send photos of individual plants or let you choose a specific one, as plants are selected by our team when your order is packed. Our photos show the variety and the kind of plant you can expect, and yours may vary a little in height, shape or fullness.

If a size has a code next to it, such as 9cm / B2, you're buying the exact plant pictured.

Does my plant come with a pot?

Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.

How big will my plant be when it arrives?

Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.

What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?

There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.

Will my plant survive being shipped?

Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 7 days with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.

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