OLEARIA x scilloniensis

Commonly known as Daisy bush

Elongated silver leaves, white daisy bush

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Olearia - Care Guide

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £13.50 each, 3+ £11.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Mature Size
Tips and Advice
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Planting Combinations
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Evergreen - elliptic-oblong, wavy-margined, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long,pale-green and densely felted beneath giving a silvery appearance.
White
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - dense shrub, initially upright then rounded. Flowers to 6cm (2½in) across with yellow centres are very freely produced in corymbs to 7cm (3in) across.
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)
Full sun - shelter from cold, dry winds.
Additional Features - Good to know - - O. lirata x O. phlogopappa. Wildlife plant - insects.
Pests & Diseases - trouble free.
Place of origin - garden origin (Tresco, Isles of Scilly, UK)
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Star-shaped -
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Patio / pot plants
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