OLEARIA phlogopappa 'Spring Bling'
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OLEARIA phlogopappa 'Spring Bling'
Commonly known as Tasmanian daisy bush
White daisy flowers.
£16.50
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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White
With yellow centres -
Star-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed border
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Coastal / windswept
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Patio / pot plants
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Fully hardy
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Crenate
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Oblong
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Obovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, upright shrub. Masses of flowers 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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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) -
Scented foliage
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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 Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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
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