About
A compact evergreen shrub to 1m high, with ovate, glossy dark grey-green leaves, with wavy, sharply-toothed edges and silvery undersides. Rounded clusters of small, aromatic, daisy-like white flowers are produced in summer. Leaves and stems are faintly aromatic and mature stems develop a peeling bark.
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 moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Thrives in chalky soils and handles coastal exposure well. In areas with hard winters, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse, or 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)