Olearia
ramulosa is a member of the Asteraceae or Daisy family. Their
common name is Daisy Bush. There are 180 species with 150 of these native to
Australia. They are usually shrubs and many species have colourful flower
heads. There are not many species in cultivation although this situation is
slowly changing with some species trickling into nurseries. We have found
Daisy Bushes to be hardy and free flowering. The majority of species (in
common with most daisies) propagate readily from cuttings. is one of
our favourites. It is a small shrub with tiny aromatic leaves and masses of
mauve flower heads. Olearia ramulosa has a lengthy flowering period,
which extends from spring to late autumn. Pruning is appreciated otherwise the
plant will become leggy. We try to include a specimen of this Daisy Bush in
all our gardens because it is such a cheerful, eye-catching native plant. Try
this daisy Bush in a rockery or native cottage garden.