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OLEARIA
Commonly known as Daisy bush, New Zealand 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.
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EvergreenWavy-edged, leathery, shiny, grey-green, cream-margined leaves to 8cm (3in) long, silver-felted beneath. New growth is tinted pink
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WhiteWith yellow centres -
HeightTo 4m (13ft) -
SpreadTo 4m (13ft) or more
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Tall ShrubProduces flowers in large, terminal corymbs to 15cm (6in) across
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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 sunShelter from cold, drying winds
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for the daisy-like flowers produced in large clusters
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originNew ZealandResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Crenate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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 InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
- 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
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Buy Varieties of OLEARIA
OLEARIA x haastii
tiny leaves, white daisy flowers
Gift-wrapping available
OLEARIA macrodonta
greyish green holly-like leaves, good for a coastal shelter
Gift-wrapping available
OLEARIA nummularifolia
a very hardy species with stiff branches and yellow-green leaves. The flowers are small but highly fragrant
Gift-wrapping available
OLEARIA x oleifolia 'Waikariensis'
masses of white daisy flowers above olive-green leaves in summer
Gift-wrapping available
OLEARIA paniculata
(syn. forsteri) - handsome leathery light-green pittosporum-like foliage, very wind tolerant
Gift-wrapping available
OLEARIA phlogopappa 'Combers Blue'
blue daisy bush grey-green leaves
OLEARIA phlogopappa 'Combers Pink'
daisy bush with pale pink flowers
OLEARIA x scilloniensis
elongated silver leaves, white daisy bush
Gift-wrapping available
OLEARIA solandri 'Aurea'
fine gold foliage and small creamy-yellow flowers. Good in coastal conditions
Gift-wrapping available
OLEARIA traversii
quick growing hedging plant widely used in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Broad leathery leaves, white underneath
Gift-wrapping available
OLEARIA traversii 'Tweedledum'
the centres of the leaves have variable yellow variegation
Gift-wrapping available
OLEARIA virgata 'Dartonii'
(lineata) - very narrow almost needle-like leaves. Small flowers are white with yellow stamens. Frost hardy and can make an attractive hedge
Gift-wrapping available
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