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Olearia macrodonta Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun[182, 200]. Thrives in a chalky soil[182, 200] but prefers a light loam or peaty soil[11]. Very tolerant of maritime exposure[75]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is almost hardy throughout Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -15°c[184] if sheltered from cold winds[11]. Flowers best in years following long hot summers[200]. Withstands light trimming but dislikes being cut back hard into old growth, it is best to trim new growth by 50% each year in order to promote basal shoots[75]. Any pruning is best done in the spring[11]. This plant is possibly a hybrid O. arborescens x O. ilicifolia. There are a number of named forms, the cultivar 'Major' is faster to establish than the type[75]. The whole plant is aromatic[182]. The leaves emit a powerful musk scent when bruised whilst the flowers are honey-scented[245]. For further Olearia macrodonta gardening information |
