Olearia × mollis 'Zennorensis'
daisy bush 'Zennorensis'
A small evergreen shrub with narrowly oblong, strongly-toothed leaves to 10cm long, white-hairy beneath, and rounded clusters of small, white flowers 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
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
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 outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Under glass, use a loam based, John Innes Number 3 compost, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with extra heat from a propagating mat or propagator
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Trim lightly to maintain a compact habit. If necessary olearia can be pruned back hard and will regenerate from old wood
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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