About

Olearia nummularifolia, the coin-leaved daisy bush, is a dense, rounded, evergreen shrub to 2 m with small, leathery, coin-shaped leaves with rolled margins � lime-green when young, then dark-green and felted beneath. Perfumed, white, daisy-like flowerheads with cream or pale-yellow centres are produced singly or in clusters at the shoot tips in midsummer. A rewarding and fragrant daisy bush for a sheltered, sunny garden.

About the genus

Olearia, the daisy bushes, are evergreen shrubs, small trees and occasionally herbaceous perennials from Australasia with simple, leathery, toothed or entire leaves and corymbs of daisy-like flowerheads, usually with white ray florets and yellow centres. Grown in sheltered, sunny gardens.

Growing conditions

SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4

Plant details

Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toNew Zealand
FragranceFlower

Care notes

CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningPruning group 9 trim lightly to maintain a compact habit
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)