OLEARIA traversii
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OLEARIA traversii
Commonly known as Daisy bush
(traversiorum) - quick growing hedging plant widely used in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Broad leathery leaves, white underneath
individually £14.50 each , 10+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Very good coastal hedging plant. -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. -
Place of 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), dark-green above.
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PaniclesTo 5cm (2in) long
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Australian / New Zealand
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Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Oblong
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubDense, upright shrub or small tree with stout, angled shoots. Flowers are inconspicuous.
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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)Borderline -
Summer 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
- Summer Pruning Olearia scilloniensis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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