{"product_id":"coast-daisy-bush-olearia-axillaris","title":"Coast Daisy Bush - Olearia axillaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoast Daisy Bush (\u003cem\u003eOlearia axillaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is a silvery Australian native shrub for salt spray, coastal wind and sandy soil. It is variable in size but typically grows 1m to 2m tall and wide, with narrow, greyish, aromatic leaves and small cream flowers tucked between them in summer and autumn. It makes a rugged informal hedge or windbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow greyish leaves with a musky aroma give a cool contrast to green plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles salt spray, coastal winds and sandy, salty soils and still looks good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates dry spells, though it performs better with regular water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelter for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a windbreak and refuge, and the flowers feed pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light haircut after flowering keeps it bushy and growing strongly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row. The plants close into a soft silver hedge, and an annual trim after flowering keeps it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along an exposed boundary to take the wind off tenderer plants behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandy, exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where soil is thin and sandy and the wind is relentless, it gives you silver structure when many other shrubs fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it near the sea, or among natives and cottage plants, to add silver foliage that ties other colours together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coast Daisy Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade. The species grows down the south-eastern coast from NSW to Tasmania, and it suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Protect it from prolonged frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil. Sandy and salty soils are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water until it is established, and mulch around young plants to hold moisture in sandy soil. After that it tolerates dry spells, but regular water gives a better plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a light haircut of the leafy growth after flowering. This keeps it bushy and strong in ornamental settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Coast Daisy Bush as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and tube stock is the sensible choice for a long hedge or windbreak. The 140mm pots start a little taller. Plants arrive upright and should settle in within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eOur best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal garden that survives salt and wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is very variable in size. Expect 1m to 2m in height and width, and shape it with a light trim after flowering. Plants vary a little from one to the next, so a hedge will look slightly informal rather than rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle salt wind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It stands up to salt spray, coastal winds and sandy soils, which is why it suits exposed seaside boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows naturally down to Tasmania, but protect it from prolonged frost. Shelter young plants in the first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789618118975,"sku":"OLE-AXI-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789618151743,"sku":"OLE-AXI-140MM-P10","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/coast-daisy-bush-olearia-axillaris.jpg?v=1792191119","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/coast-daisy-bush-olearia-axillaris","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}