Daisy Bush Hedge (Olearia x haastii)

Daisy Bush Hedge Plant Description

Daisy Bush (Olearia × haastii) is a dense, bushy evergreen shrub that provides foliage and structure throughout the year. Its oval leaves are dark green and glossy on the upper surface, with distinctive white, felted undersides that create a subtle contrast when the foliage moves in the wind.

During mid to late summer, the plant produces dense sprays of small, star-shaped white flowers. The flowers stand out against the darker foliage and give the hedge a bright seasonal display, giving the hedge a bright seasonal display.

The naturally bushy habit makes Daisy Bush well suited to informal hedging and screening. It is particularly useful in exposed gardens and coastal locations, where its ability to cope with these conditions makes it a practical choice for creating a year-round boundary. It is also well suited to wildlife-friendly planting and informal garden settings.

For the best results, plant Daisy Bush in full sun and well-drained soil. It grows well in chalk, loam and sandy soils and can be planted in either sheltered or exposed positions. A sunny position will help encourage healthy growth and flowering.

Pruning Advice

Daisy Bush generally needs only light pruning to maintain its dense, bushy shape and keep an established hedge within the desired size. Regular trimming can also help encourage a neat outline without losing the plant's naturally full appearance.

Daisy Bush is best pruned in mid to late spring. Remove any dead, damaged or unwanted growth and lightly shape the plant as new growth begins. This helps maintain a neat and healthy structure without excessive cutting.

For a more formal hedge, additional light trimming can be carried out during the growing season if required. Avoid excessive cutting back, as Daisy Bush generally requires only light pruning.

Remove dead, damaged or congested branches as necessary, cutting them back to healthy growth. If an older plant has become too large or untidy, selected branches can be removed gradually.

Before pruning an established hedge, check for active bird nests and delay cutting if necessary. Use clean, sharp pruning tools to make neat cuts and avoid damaging the surrounding foliage.

Further Information

Daisy Bush is a strong choice for informal hedging where evergreen coverage and seasonal flowers are both important. Its dense, bushy habit creates a full-looking boundary, while the white summer flowers provide a noticeable change in appearance during the flowering season.

One of the plant's particular strengths is its suitability for coastal and exposed gardens. Olearia × haastii can cope with windy conditions and salt-laden air, making it useful for gardens where some traditional hedging plants may struggle. It is also suitable for wildlife-friendly planting and informal garden settings.

For healthy growth, choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Daisy Bush can grow in chalk, loam and sandy soils, but areas that remain waterlogged should be avoided. A good level of sunlight will also help support its flowering display.

Newly planted Daisy Bush should be watered thoroughly and kept watered during dry periods while the plants establish. Once established, the hedge is relatively straightforward to maintain, with light pruning helping to keep the plants within the required size and shape.

The combination of evergreen foliage, summer flowers and tolerance of exposed conditions makes Daisy Bush particularly useful for coastal boundaries, informal hedges and gardens where a softer, flowering screen is preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daisy Bush suitable for hedging?

Yes. Daisy Bush has a dense, bushy habit that makes it well suited to informal hedges and screens. Its evergreen foliage also provides year-round structure.

Is Daisy Bush evergreen?

Yes. Olearia × haastii is an evergreen shrub, so it retains its foliage throughout the year.

How fast does Daisy Bush grow?

Daisy Bush has an average growth rate of approximately 20–40cm per year. Regular pruning can be used to keep an established hedge within the required size.

How tall does Daisy Bush grow?

Daisy Bush can be maintained at around 0.5–1.5m as a hedge. If allowed to grow naturally, it can reach approximately 1.5–2.5m.

Is Daisy Bush suitable for coastal gardens?

Yes. Daisy Bush is particularly well suited to coastal and exposed locations and can cope with windy conditions and salt-laden air.

Delivery & Returns

We offer free delivery within 50 miles of our nursery, making it easy to have your Daisy Bush hedge plants delivered directly to your property within our local delivery area.

Delivery outside the 50-mile area may be available depending on your location and order. If you are unsure whether your address falls within our delivery area, please contact us before ordering.

All plants are carefully prepared for delivery and are covered by our 12-month plant guarantee, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.