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Scientific Name

Olearia algida

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Daisy Bush

Status

Height

0.3m - 1.0m (30-100cm) or more

Flowers

Flower-heads stalkless, florets white.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Shrub

Municipalities

Break O'Day; Central Highlands; Dorset; Kentish; Launceston; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands

Communities

Heath; Montane Vegetation; Sedgeland and Wetland

Habitat Notes

Common in alpine heath, grasslands and alpine sedgeland in the eastern mountains, especially in disturbed areas.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Waterlogged; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Poorly-drained; Well-drained

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 without hairs. at maturity achenes should release very easily from the seed-head. collect heads in paper bags and allow to dry. do not collect in wet weather . extract seed by rubbing on wire screens

Seed Treatment Method

Standard

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Sieve seed to clean. For best results fresh seed should be used. Sow from autumn to spring. Seed is surface sown or covered lightly. Olearia has been used successfully for direct seeding.

Germination Time

2-4 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

May be propagated from cuttings.