Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 3.00 m |
Spread: | 2.00 m |
Flowering time: | Summer |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind |
Garden uses: | Hedging, Ponds, Screening |
Garden styles: | Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Olearia paniculata is an evergreen, NZ native shrub featuring leathery, lemon-green leaves with a wavy margin. The foliage is held densely and adorned with mildly fragrant, white flowers through summer. This shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, periods of dry, and a range of soil conditions, barring extreme wet or dry. Olearia paniculata is commonly included in a mixed or native planting, trimmed into a hedge, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.
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