OLEARIA nummularifolia
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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
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free. -
Place of origin
New Zealand. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenVery leathery leaves to 1cm (½in) long with the margins rolled back.
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White
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Obovate
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Orbicular
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, rounded, slow-growing shrub. Flowers 2cm (¾in) across have cream or pale yellow centres are produced singly or in clusters of 2 or3 at the shoot tips.
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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) -
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. -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Olearia - Care Guide
- Caring for Olearia - Introduction
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- 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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