Sweet Privacy™ Murraya | Fragrant White Flowering Hedge

Create a dense, fragrant screen with Sweet Privacy™ Murraya, a specially selected form of Murraya paniculata bred for naturally bushy growth and lower maintenance than common Murraya varieties.

Sweet Privacy™ develops glossy green evergreen foliage and clusters of beautifully scented white flowers. Its dense habit makes it an excellent choice for boundary planting, privacy screens, formal hedges and areas where you want year-round greenery without constant pruning.

Growing approximately 1.8–2.5m high and 1.5m wide, it can be maintained around fence height or allowed to grow into a taller head-high screen. It generally requires only two trims each year, or up to three for a tightly clipped formal hedge.

Plant Size Note

Supplied as a young plant in a 42mm pot.

Plants supplied in 42mm pots are small starter plants and will require growing time before reaching the mature size shown in example images.

Plants may not be flowering when dispatched. Height, branching, foliage and seasonal appearance will vary between individual plants.

Features

• Sweet Privacy™ Murraya
• Botanical name: Murraya paniculata ‘MP01’ PBR
• Fragrant white flowers
• Glossy green evergreen foliage
• Naturally dense and bushy growth
• Requires less pruning than common Murraya
• Generally needs only two to three trims annually
• Mature height approximately 1.8–2.5m
• Mature width approximately 1.5m
• Excellent for privacy screening
• Suitable for formal and informal hedges
• Can also be grown as a specimen shrub
• Flowers during several periods of the year
• Suitable for full sun to part shade
• Adaptable to most soil types
• Supplied in a 42mm pot

Planting & Care

Plant Sweet Privacy™ Murraya in full sun to part shade.

Full sun generally encourages denser growth and stronger flowering. In very hot or exposed climates, some protection from harsh afternoon sun can help reduce moisture stress while the plant is young.

Sweet Privacy™ adapts to most soil types but performs best in fertile soil with suitable drainage. Avoid planting where water remains around the roots for extended periods.

Water thoroughly after planting and maintain regular moisture for approximately 8–13 weeks while the plant establishes.

Once established, water as required during prolonged hot or dry conditions. Regular deep watering will generally produce stronger growth and better flowering than frequent shallow watering.

Apply a layer of chunky mulch around the root zone to retain moisture, suppress weeds and protect the roots. Keep mulch slightly away from the main stem.

Feed once each year with a suitable slow-release fertiliser. Apply according to the product directions and water well afterwards.

For a natural screen, prune approximately twice per year. For a tighter formal hedge, trim up to three times annually or as required.

Avoid removing too much growth immediately before flowering if you want to enjoy the fragrant blooms.

Flowering Time

Sweet Privacy™ produces sweetly scented white flowers during several periods of the year.

Flowering generally occurs in:

• Spring
• Late summer
• Early autumn

Exact flowering time and abundance will vary with climate, plant maturity, sunlight, pruning and seasonal conditions.

Landscape Uses

Sweet Privacy™ Murraya is suitable for:

• Privacy screens
• Boundary planting
• Formal hedges
• Informal hedges
• Fence-height screening
• Entrance gardens
• Driveway planting
• Courtyards
• Fragrant gardens
• Specimen shrub planting
• Residential and commercial landscapes

For hedging, plant approximately 1–2 plants per linear metre, depending on how quickly you want the plants to join and the final density required.

For broader landscape planting, allow approximately one plant per square metre.

Growing in Pots

Sweet Privacy™ may be grown in a large pot while young or where regular pruning will be used to control its size.

Use a quality free-draining potting mix and a sturdy container with drainage holes.

Move the young plant gradually into larger containers as its root system develops rather than planting it directly into an excessively large pot.

Container-grown plants require more regular watering and feeding than plants growing in the ground.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Murraya paniculata ‘MP01’ PBR
Trade Name: Sweet Privacy™
Common Name: Sweet Privacy Murraya, Mock Orange, Orange Jasmine
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Supplied As: Young live plant in a 42mm pot
Flower Colour: White
Fragrance: Strong, sweet fragrance
Foliage: Glossy green
Growth Habit: Dense, upright and bushy
Mature Height: Approximately 1.8–2.5m
Mature Width: Approximately 1.5m
Flowering Time: Spring, late summer and early autumn
Aspect: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Adaptable to most soil types with suitable drainage
Watering: Regular while establishing; water as required once mature
Pruning: Approximately two trims annually, or three for a tight hedge
Planting Density: Approximately one plant per square metre or one to two plants per linear metre
Uses: Hedging, screening and specimen planting

PBR Warning

Sweet Privacy™ Murraya paniculata ‘MP01’ is protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights in Australia.

Unauthorised commercial propagation, reproduction, sale, conditioning, import, export or stocking of propagating material from this variety may infringe the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994.

Do not take cuttings or otherwise propagate this protected variety for resale or commercial purposes without authorisation from the rights holder.

Important Note

Images show mature plants in flower and are provided as examples only.

You will receive a young starter plant in a 42mm pot. The plant may be small and may not be flowering when dispatched.

Plant height, branching, foliage and seasonal appearance will vary naturally. Plants may be trimmed before dispatch when required for safe transport or healthy future growth.

FAQ

What makes Sweet Privacy different from ordinary Murraya?

Sweet Privacy™ was selected for dense growth and lower pruning requirements. It generally needs only two to three trims annually, depending on how formal you want the hedge to appear.

What colour are the flowers?

Sweet Privacy™ produces clusters of white flowers.

Are the flowers fragrant?

Yes. The flowers have a strong, sweet fragrance similar to orange blossom.

When does Sweet Privacy flower?

It generally flowers during spring, late summer and early autumn.

How large does it grow?

Sweet Privacy™ grows approximately 1.8–2.5m high and 1.5m wide.

What size plant will I receive?

You will receive a young starter plant supplied in a 42mm pot.

Will it arrive in flower?

Not necessarily. Flowering depends on plant age, season and growing conditions.

Is Sweet Privacy suitable for hedging?

Yes. Its dense, bushy growth makes it ideal for privacy screens and both formal and informal hedges.

How far apart should I plant it?

Plant approximately 1–2 plants per linear metre for hedging, depending on the desired density.

Does it require frequent pruning?

No. It generally needs two trims per year for a screen or up to three trims for a tightly maintained formal hedge.

Can it grow in full sun?

Yes. Sweet Privacy™ grows in full sun to part shade.

Can it tolerate part shade?

Yes. It performs well in part shade, although flowering and growth may be lighter in darker positions.

Is it suitable for subtropical gardens?

Yes. Sweet Privacy™ is well suited to warm and subtropical gardens, including many areas of Queensland and New South Wales.

Can it grow in cooler regions?

It can grow in many temperate regions when planted in a warm, protected position. Young plants may require protection from severe frost.

What soil does it prefer?

It adapts to most soil types but performs best in fertile soil with suitable drainage.

How often should I water it?

Water regularly for the first 8–13 weeks after planting. Once established, water during prolonged hot or dry periods as required.

What fertiliser should I use?

Apply a suitable slow-release fertiliser once each year, following the product directions.

Can it grow in a pot?

Yes, particularly while young. Use a large, well-drained container and prune regularly to manage its eventual size.

Can I propagate Sweet Privacy from cuttings?

Sweet Privacy™ ‘MP01’ is protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights. Unauthorised commercial propagation or propagation for resale is prohibited.