BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Native to New Zealand, Olearia paniculata is a large, evergreen shrub with glossy green, wavy-edged, Pittosporum-like leaves and fragrant, small daisy-like white, very scented flowers from late summer till autumn. A handsome foliage plant, this can be grown as a dense hedge and is ideal for warm coastal gardens!

Features

• Common name: Daisy Bush
• Position: Sheltered in full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Olearia paniculata requires protection from cold winter winds and is most suitable to warm, south or west facing gardens.
• Flowering Period: September - October.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized shrub with a densely branching, rounded habit once established.
• Height: up to 3 m (10 ft)
• Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
• Notes: Olearia paniculata is very tolerant of windy, warm, coastal conditions.
• Size: 3L containers