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Olearia paniculata 'Akiraho'
A large shrub with a bushy habit. Branchlets are covered with brownish tomentum. Leaves are very large for this species, ovate-oblong, mid to light green with buff coloured tomentum underneath. Leaf edges are wavy. Numerous flower heads with creamy-white densely packed fragrant flowers in late summer and autumn. Occurs naturally in the North and South Islands, north of Oamaru, in coastal lowland to near montane scrubland and forest margins. Sea-level to 450 m. Very hardy and will tolerate dry conditions. Good in coastal and exposed conditions. Makes an excellent hedging plant.
Genus
Olearia
Species
paniculata
Cultivar
'Akiraho'
Common name
Akiraho
Family name
Asteraceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils
Moisture
Avoid wet soil. / Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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