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Olearia virgata

Olearia virgata, Daisy Bush, Oléaria virgata

Olearia virgata is an evergreen, NZ native shrub that grows to about 4 m tall and 2 m wide. It has an open, twiggy habit with small, green foliage. Masses of daisy-like flowers are borne across the plant during summer. Olearia virgata is commonly included in a mixed planting, revegetation planting, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or used for shelter on dry, exposed sites.

Olearia virgata shrub in a coastal environment.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging, Screening
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asOlearia virgata, Daisy Bush, Oléaria virgata

Olearia virgata Details

Olearia virgata is an evergreen, NZ native shrub that grows to about 4 m tall and 2 m wide. It has an open, twiggy habit with small, green foliage. Masses of daisy-like flowers are borne across the plant during summer. Best performance with this shrub is achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of coastal environments, wind, light frost, and periods of dry. Olearia virgata is commonly included in a mixed planting, revegetation planting, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or used for shelter on dry, exposed sites.

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