Overview

Olearia cheesemanii is a plant with a bushy, columnar, upright habit in the genus Olearia, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Olearia cheesemanii grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include hedging, screening and coastal gardens.

About

Olearia cheesemanii is an evergreen, upright columnar shrub in the Asteraceae that flowers from June to September. It forms a well-branched, vertical outline suited to narrow spaces. Plant it in full sun on well-drained chalk, clay, loam or sand and it will tolerate acid to alkaline soils. It is appropriate for south- or west-facing sites and copes with both sheltered and exposed conditions.

About the genus

Olearia, most commonly known as daisy-bush, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae, the largest of the flowering plant families in the world. Olearia are found in Australia, New Guinea and New Zealand. The genus includes herbaceous plants, shrubs and small trees.

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In the garden

Olearia cheesemanii is an evergreen member of the Asteraceae with a narrow, columnar habit and a defined flowering period from June to September. Its persistent foliage keeps a vertical presence through winter while the summer blooms provide seasonal interest. Select a sunny spot on well-drained soil: this species accepts chalk, clay, loam or sand and a wide soil pH range from acid to alkaline. The H4 hardiness rating equates to average hardiness in UK gardens, so siting matters — choose a south- or west-facing aspect where possible and avoid poorly drained hollows. It tolerates both sheltered and exposed locations, which makes it a useful option for sites affected by wind or salt spray. Use Olearia cheesemanii where a narrow evergreen screen is needed: it suits hedging, formal or informal screening and coastal gardens. Planted in a line it creates a vertical barrier without taking wide amounts of space, and mixed with other evergreens it helps maintain a year-round structure. Expect the plant to hold its columnar outline while producing its summer display from June to September.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Olearia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Olearia cheesemanii size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy, Columnar, Upright

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Hedging, Screening, Coastal gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Olearia cheesemanii

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions