OLEARIA x oleifolia 'Waikariensis'
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OLEARIA x oleifolia 'Waikariensis'
Commonly known as Daisy bush
Masses of white daisy flowers above olive-green leaves in summer
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Possibly O. avicenniifolia x O. odorata - a shrub for discussion, if only for the names. Good for coastal planting in milder areas -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand (probably) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLeaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, white beneath.
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White
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Star-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect, spreading shrub. Produces terminal umbel-like heads of flowers to 2cm (¾in) across
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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 moist 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)
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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
