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Olearia x scilloniensis (Daisy Bush)
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Olearia x scilloniensis
Other names
Daisy Bush
Genus
Olearia Olearia
Species
O. x scilloniensis - O. x scilloniensis is a compact rounded evergreen shrub with silver-grey leaves and masses of white flowers in spring.
Olearia x scilloniensis is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Rounded
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Olearia x scilloniensis (Daisy Bush) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in full sun in a sheltered position. It thrives on shallow chalk and coastal situations.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Olearia x scilloniensis
Other names
Daisy Bush
Genus
Olearia Olearia
Species
O. x scilloniensis - O. x scilloniensis is a compact rounded evergreen shrub with silver-grey leaves and masses of white flowers in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Rounded
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Olearia x scilloniensis (Daisy Bush) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in full sun in a sheltered position. It thrives on shallow chalk and coastal situations.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9
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