About
A dense, bushy shrub with smooth, oval, evergreen leaves; dark green and glossy above, felted white below. Dense sprays of star-shaped, white flowers appear in mid- to late summer.
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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toNew Zealand
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 9
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)