Common Name:
Golden Ake Ake, Akiraho
Description:
A bushy native shrub that has attractive wavy or crinkly leaves. A bushy growth habit makes this a good choice for hedging.
Flower:
Very small white daisy- like flowers appears in autumn. The flowers are fragrant.
Size:
Grows to 5m x 3m but it is very easy to keep trimmed to 2m x 1m.
Growing Conditions:
Olearia need full sun and good drainage. Hardy to most soil and climate conditions and is tolerant of coastal conditions.
Care:
An easy- care shrub. A yearly prune will maintain size and shape.
Uses:
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Excellent choice for hedging or screens, particularly in coastal or exposed sites.
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Good as a filler in mixed gardens.
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Foliage useful in floral work.
Comments:
A truly easy care and hardy shrub or screen. an excellent hedge as it can handle strong wind, coastal conditions and poor soil.