Olearia cheesemanii
Cheeseman's daisy bush
A broadly columnar, evergreen shrub to 4m high, with down-covered young shoots, narrow, slightly toothed leaves up to 9cm long, glossy dark green above and covered with soft buff or silvery down below, and branched clusters up to 20cm across of daisy-like white flower heads, with yellow centres, from late spring to early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown | White Yellow | Green Brown White | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | White Yellow | Green Brown White | |
| Autumn | Brown | Green Brown White | ||
| Winter | Brown | Green Brown White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in coastal or mild gardens in well-drained soil in full sun; Olearias are very resistant to wind and are ideal for seaside gardens
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by heeled hardwood cuttings of lateral shoots in a cold frame in early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required or Pruning group 8 (early-flowering evergreen shrubs)
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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