Olearia × scilloniensis Dorrien-Smith 'Master Michael'

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Scilly daisy bush 'Master Michael'

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Scilly daisy bush 'Master Michael' RHS

Synonyms

Olearia 'Master Michael'

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'Master Michael' is a rounded, evergreen shrub with wavy-edged leaves that are grey-green above and felted, pale green below. The daisy-like flowers are purple with yellow centres and appear in profuse clusters in late spring

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Will not tolerate cold, wet winters

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Coastal
  • Low Maintenance
  • Hedging and screens
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)