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Olearia [white form]

Also Known As

  • Daisy Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Olearia [white form] plant details

Olearia [white form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Olearia [white form]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Olearia [white form]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a serious "double-take" plant, an evergreen shrub with silver foliage that is completely covered with white daisy flowers in late spring. To 4 ft tall at maturity with stiff, upright stems and a compact form, these are tough and easy in the garden, tolerating drought and coastal conditions. Best in hot sun with little supplemental water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Olearia [white form] plant

How to Grow Olearia [white form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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aka Olearia x macrodonta, New Zealand Holly

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 5'-6'

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Olearia macrodonta flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Incense Plant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 4'

Width: 4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Olearia moschata flower by Cistus Nursery
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aka Daisy Bush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
Photo of Olearia paniculata foliage by Cistus Nursery
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aka Zennorensis Daisy Bush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7b-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Olearia x mollis 'Zennorensis' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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aka Daisy Bush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • drought tolerant
Photo of Olearia x scilloniensis [white form] flower, form by wallygrom
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