OLEARIA macrodonta

Greyish green holly-like leaves, good for a coastal shelter

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Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020 - These plants are not available until September/October 2019

individually £11.50 each, 10+ £10.00 each

Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020

2 to 3 Litre

Evergreen - leaves to 10cm (4in) long, silver-white-felted beneath.
White - with reddish-brown centres.
Height - 6m (20ft)
Spread - 5m (16ft)
Hedge - Ideal for hedging
Tall Shrub - vigorous upright shrub or small tree. Flowers in large corymbs to 15cm (6in) across.
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)
Full sun - shelter from cold, dry wind
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects, butterflies
Place of origin - New Zealand.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant