OLEARIA traversii 'Variegata'
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OLEARIA traversii 'Variegata'
Commonly known as Daisy bush
Striking pale green leaves splashed with yellow. An attractive foliage plant for the conservatory in all but the mildest areas
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. Chatham Islands -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOval to oblong leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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Panicles
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Australian / New Zealand
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Gold variegated
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Entire
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Oblong
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
Tall ShrubDense, upright shrub or small tree with stout, angled shoots. Flowers are inconspicuous
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Tree
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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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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds -
Broadly columnar
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
3m (10ft)
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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