OLEARIA virgata 'Dartonii'
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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
£14.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Good for a seaside garden. -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenNarrowly obovate to linear leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Yellow
Small creamy yellow -
Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Linear
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Obovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightArching shrub. produces flowers in clusters to 4cm (1½in) across along the branches.
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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 -
Scented flowers
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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. -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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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
