Description
A medium sized, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand with large silvery-green, holly-like leaves and clusters of fragrant, white flowers in early to mid summer. The leaves are musk-scented when crushed.
A handsome foliage plant, Olearia macrodonta can be as a specimen shrub or dense hedge and is ideal for warm coastal gardens!
Supplied Size: 3L container (30 - 40 cm tall)
Features
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Common name: New Zealand Holly
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Position: Sheltered in full sun or partial shade.
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Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
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Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Olearia macrodonta requires protection from cold winter winds and is most suitable to warm, south or west facing gardens.
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Flowering Period: June - July.
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Flower Colour: White
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Rate of Growth: Moderate.
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Habit: Medium sized shrub with a densely branching, rounded habit once established.
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Height: 2 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft), larger in very warm areas.
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Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
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Notes: Olearia macrodonta is very tolerant of windy, warm, coastal conditions.