Olearia macrodonta 'Minor'
A compact evergreen shrub to 1m high, with ovate, glossy dark grey-green leaves, with wavy, sharply-toothed edges and silvery undersides. Leaves and stems are faintly aromatic and mature stems develop a peeling bark. Rounded clusters of small, fragrant, daisy-like white flowers are produced in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Thrives in chalky soils and handles coastal exposure well. In areas with hard winters, grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Trim lightly to maintain a compact habit. Can tolerate hard pruning if necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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