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Olearia paniculata

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

A large shrub with a bushy habit. Branchlets are covered with brownish tomentum. Leaves are ovate-oblong, mid to light green with buff coloured tomentum underneath. Leaf edges are wavy. Numerous flowers 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. Sealevel 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

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

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

Garden Style

Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Shrubs