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Olearia solandri

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-9'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Olearia solandri plant details

Olearia solandri is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olearia solandri

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, hedge, textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olearia solandri

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its warm-hearted willingness to share so abundantly its small deliciously vanilla-scented daisies during spring-summer makes this 6-9' x 4-6' shrub a fine border accent or, with its small dark-green (yellow beneath) leaves, a hedge. S/M (not dry)
Looking nothing like most of the other Olearias we offer, this species has very tiny, narrow leaves with yellow stems. We have yet to see it bloom, but the foliage is the best part anyway. It eventually makes an open shrub to about 4' tall and wide. It contrasts well with many other plants and is a great container subject. It is easily grown in sun or part shade on average to well-drained soil, and moderately drought tolerant. It has been reliably hardy in Seattle for many years, tolerating at least 10°F.

Gardening facts about Olearia solandri plant

How to Grow Olearia solandri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 5'-6'

  • sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 4'

Width: 4'

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7b-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
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