Scientific Name: Olearia persoonioides Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: geebung daisybush

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Asteraceae

Form Description: Shrub often straggly when growing in rainforest.

Height (m): 1 – 3

Flowers: 12-16 florets, ends of main/short side branches. Daisy-like, few white petals and yellow centre.

Fruit: A downy achene, pappus 6-7mm long.

Municipality
Break O’DayBurnieCentral CoastCentral HighlandsCircular HeadDerwent ValleyDorsetHobartHuon ValleyKentishKingboroughMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsTasmanWaratah-WynyardWest Coast
Plant Communities
Rainforest
Habitat Notes

Mostly in high-altitude rainforest and shrubberies in the south and west and on the Western Tiers.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist, Shady, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

General Notes

Tip pruning promotes bushy growth. Bird attracting. Olearia could be susceptible to mealy bug. Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

When seed is mature the achenes loosen in the centre of the seed heads which appear fluffy. Collect seed heads into paper bags and allow to dry. Rub and sieve.

Seed Treatment Method

Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.

Seed Storage Life

Short

Seed Treatment Notes

For best results fresh seed should be used. Surface sow or lightly cover. Has been used with some success for direct seeding.

Germination Time

2-5 weeks

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated from cuttings of firm young growth.