OLEARIA paniculata
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OLEARIA paniculata
Commonly known as Daisy bush
(syn. forsteri) - handsome leathery light-green pittosporum-like foliage, very wind tolerant
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
New Zealand -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenElliptic to ovate-oblong, wavy-edged, leathery, olive-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, shiny above and white to light-brown-felted beneath
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White
Dull white -
Panicles
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Produces small flowers to 6mm (¼in) across in autumn
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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)Borderline -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds -
Mature Size6m (20ft)
2m (6½ft)
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