Family Index

Scientific Name

Olearia glutinosa

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Sticky Daisy bush

Status

Height

1.0m - 2.0m (100-200cm)

Flowers

Flower-heads stalked, florets white 16-24.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Much-branched shrub, glutinous but apparently without hair.

Municipalities

Burnie; Central Highlands; Kentish; King Island; Meander Valley

Communities

Habitat Notes

Occasional on the north and west coasts.

Site Tolerance

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

General Notes

Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Fruit, an achene with downy glands.when seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seedheads which appear fluffy.collect seedheads into paper bags and allow to dry. rub and sieve

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

For best results fresh seed should be used. Seed should be surface sown or covered lightly. Little viable seed produced by some species. Has been used with some success for direct seeding.

Germination Time

2-5 weeks

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Yes

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Cutting Notes

Also propagated from cuttings of firm young growth.