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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.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - shrubs and small trees.
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Full sun - shelter from cold, dry winds. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - x hastii, macrodonta and traversii make good hedges and windbreaks in coastal areas. Most species tolerate hard pruning. -
Pests & Diseases - trouble free. -
Place of origin - New Zealand, Australia. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - some species.
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Scented foliage - some species.
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Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving -
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Fertile well drained soil
Buy Varieties of OLEARIA
OLEARIA arborescens 'Moondance' >
Commonly known as: Daisy bush, New Zealand daisy bush.
A variegated leaved shrub with white and yellow edges to the green leaves sometimes tinged pink. Small white daisy-like flowers in summer
OLEARIA macrodonta >
Commonly known as: Arorangi, Daisy bush, New Zealand holly.
Greyish green holly-like leaves, good for a coastal shelter
OLEARIA nummularifolia >
Commonly known as: Daisy bush.
A very hardy species with stiff branches and yellow-green leaves. The flowers are small but highly fragrant
OLEARIA x oleifolia 'Waikariensis' >
Commonly known as: Daisy bush .
Masses of white daisy flowers above olive-green leaves in summer
OLEARIA phlogopappa 'Combers Blue' >
Commonly known as: Tasmanian daisy bush.
Blue daisy bush grey-green leaves
OLEARIA phlogopappa 'Combers Pink' >
Commonly known as: Tasmanian daisy bush.
Daisy bush with pale pink flowers
OLEARIA x scilloniensis 'Master Michael' >
Commonly known as: Scilly daisy bush.
Purple flowers with yellow centres
OLEARIA solandri 'Aurea' >
Commonly known as: Daisy bush.
Fine gold foliage and small creamy-yellow flowers. Good in coastal conditions
OLEARIA traversii >
Commonly known as: Daisy bush.
Quick growing hedging plant widely used in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Broad leathery leaves, white underneath
OLEARIA traversii 'Tweedledum' >
Commonly known as: Daisy bush.
The centres of the leaves have variable yellow variegation
OLEARIA virgata 'Dartonii' >
Commonly known as: Daisy bush.
(lineata) - very narrow almost needle-like leaves. Small flowers are white with yellow stamens. Frost hardy and can make an attractive hedge
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
