Olearia × scilloniensis 'Master Michael'
Scilly daisy bush 'Master Michael'
'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
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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