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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Olearia solandri
Height: 4m;  Spread: 3m
Coastal shrub daisy (Shrub)
Excellent tree for the edge of tidal estuaries. Small yellowish leaves. Abundant fragrant flowers (autumn). Extremely hardy and can be kept clipped to a hedge.
» For a landscaping perspective on Olearia solandri see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Olearia solandri in Christchurch April 2008
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