OLEARIA
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OLEARIA
Commonly known as Tasmanian 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
Annual pruning after flowering will prevent legginess. Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. -
Place of origin
Southeastern Australia. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenWavy-margined, shallowly-toothed leaves to 5cm (2in) long densely grey-white-woolly beneath.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Star-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Crenulate
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Oblong
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Obovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, upright shrub. Flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across, with yellow centres, are produced in loose, erect corymbs to 7cm (3in) across.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds. -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
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
