Olearia axillaris
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Olearia axillaris

Coast Daisy-bush · Wild Rosemary · Coastal daisybush

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
30
Observations
6

Description

Source: leafsnap

Olearia axillaris, commonly known as coastal daisy-bush, coast daisy-bush or coastal daisybush is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae and is endemic to coastal areas of Australia. It is an erect, bushy shrub with densely cottony-hairy branchlets, aromatic, linear to narrowly elliptic or narrowly lance-shaped to egg-shaped leaves with the narrower end towards the base and small white and yellow, daisy-like inflorescences.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Coastal daisy-bush comes from open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and forest edges, which receive plenty of light. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, showing good adaptability to various light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Coastal daisy-bush is very adaptable to a variety of climate conditions, from scorching summers to cold winters. Still, it has a preferred temperature range for growth. If temperatures become too high, the plant is vulnerable to heat and humidity stress, which can cause it to die. In areas where temperatures approach the lower end of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulation measures to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Getting the timing right is important for fertilizing the Coastal daisy-bush. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue once a month until early summer. Fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

To promote the health and appearance of the coastal daisy-bush, perform annual pruning in early spring before the onset of new growth. Remove any dead branches to improve the plant's health and shape. Light shearing helps maintain a compact form and enhances air circulation, which helps prevent disease. These practices support a strong structure and encourage abundant flowering throughout the season.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Olearia
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
0.91 m to 3.05 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Leaf Color
Silver, Gray
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter

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Common Names (3)

en Coast Daisy-bush
en Wild Rosemary
en Coastal daisybush