OLEARIA capillaris
OLEARIA capillaris
Commonly known as Daisy bush
Reasonably hardy evergreen species with round leaves and clusters of white flowers in June
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSmall leaves 0.6-2cm (to ¾in) across
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
2m (6ft) -
Spread
2m (6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVery branched, compact shrub. Produces flowers in clusters.
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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) -
Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds. -
Mature Size2m (6ft)
2m (6ft)
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
