OLEARIA
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OLEARIA
Commonly known as Daisy bush
IN the aster family all have daisy-like flower heads, carried singly or in clusters.
Genus of about 180 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees from a variety of habitats in New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand.
'Zennorensis' and x scilloniensis exist as reminders of holidays in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. O. x mollis Zennorensis. Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. -
Place of origin
Zennor, Cornwall, UK. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLance-shaped, sharply- toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
2m (6ft) -
Spread
2m (6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, rounded shrub with brown, downy shoots. Produces flowers in spherical corymbs 15-20cm (6-8in) across.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds. -
Mature Size2m (6ft)
2m (6ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Olearia - Care Guide
- Caring for Olearia - Introduction
- Fully hardy Olearias suitable as hedging plants or windbreaks especially in coastal areas
- Hardy taller growing Olearia species as specimen or freestanding plants in a shrub border or woodland context
- Smaller growing ornamental species of Olearia which are better grown in the greenhouse in colder parts of the country
- Summer Pruning Olearia scilloniensis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
