About
An evergreen shrub to 1.5m high, with an upright habit and lance-shaped, toothed, glossy dark green leaves to 4cm long. Daisy-like white flowers are produced along the previous year's growth, forming long, leafy clusters in late spring and early summer. Leaves have silvery white hairs on the undersides, sometimes rusty red when young.
About the genus
Olearia can be evergreen shrubs, small trees or herbaceous perennials, with simple, leathery, toothed or entire leaves and corymbs of daisy-like flower-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationIn frost-free areas, grow outdoors in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Thrives in chalky soils and handles coastal exposure well. In areas prone to frosts, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse, or in a sheltered spot in containers that can be moved indoors over winter
PruningPruning group 8. Trim lightly to maintain a compact habit. Can tolerate hard pruning if necessary
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)