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Scientific Name

Olearia myrsinoides

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Blush Daisy Bush, Silky Daisy Bush

Status

Height

0.6m - 2.0m (60-200cm)

Flowers

Flower-heads stalked, 1-3 together. Florets white or pinkish-purple 4-8 , honey-scented.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Much branched shrub with downy young shoots.

Municipalities

Break O'Day; Central Highlands; Derwent Valley; Dorset; Glamorgan-Spring Bay; Kentish; Latrobe; Launceston; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; Southern Midlands; Waratah-Wynyard; West Coast

Communities

Widespread

Habitat Notes

Widespread and locally frequent throughout the State from sea level to the central plateau.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; 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, a n achene without hairs, pappus-bristles cream or frequently pinkish-brown. when seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seedheads which appear fluffy. collect heads into paper bags and allow to dry

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Rub and sieve seed. For best results fresh seed should be used. Surface sow or lightly cover. Has been used with some success for direct seeding. Olearia could be susceptible to mealy bug. Smoke may improve germination.

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.