OLEARIA phlogopappa 'Combers Pink'

Commonly known as Tasmanian daisy bush

Daisy bush with pale pink flowers

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Olearia - Care Guide

Available again from summer 2021 -

£14.50 each

Available again from summer 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - wavy-margined, shallowly-toothed leaves to 5cm (2in) long densely grey-white-woolly beneath.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact, upright shrub. Flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across, with yellow centres, are produced in loose, erect corymbs to 7cm (3in) 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 winds.
Additional Features - 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 fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Star-shaped -
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 8
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly