Plant daisy bush in spring after frost, in a hole as deep as the root ball and several times as wide, at the same depth it sat in the pot.
Plant after frost, at the same depth as the pot
| Factor | Recommended | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| When | After frost, in mild weather; in a frost-free garden, early autumn is also fine | Do not plant into frozen ground or a hard-freeze week |
| Hole | As deep as the root ball and three to five times as wide | Do not bury the stem deeper than it sat in the pot |
| Spacing | About three to four feet for a hedge; more room for a specimen that can reach four to six feet | Do not pack plants so tight that air cannot move |
daisy bush goes in after frost, as a nursery shrub, on ground that drains, so the roots can settle before heat or a freeze. [1] In a mild garden, September or October also works. In a colder garden, wait until spring so a wet winter hole does not rot the crown. [2] A specimen wants the four to six feet it can reach over time. For a hedge or screen, set plants about three to four feet apart so the faces knit, then clip. [3] It belongs on a hedge line, a bed, or a wall-side border in full sun. Gravel in a heavy hole helps water leave. [4]
When do I plant daisy bush?
After frost, in mild weather, so the roots can settle before heat or a freeze. In a frost-free garden, early autumn is fine.
How to set a daisy bush in the ground
Dig the hole first, then slide the plant out and set it at the same depth it had in the pot.
- Water the pot a day before you plant, then ease the shrub out. Tease circled roots.
- Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and three to five times as wide. Mix grit into tight clay so water can leave.
- Set the plant so the top of the ball sits level with the surrounding soil. Backfill and firm gently.
- Water in well to settle the soil. Keep the ground moist for several weeks while new roots take hold. Mulch the surface, keeping bark off the stem.
Can I plant it in autumn?
In a frost-free garden, autumn can work. After frost in spring is the safer start where winter is wet and cold.
Set it after frost, at the same depth it had in the pot, and leave a specimen more room than a hedge.
FAQ
Can I start daisy bush from a cutting instead?
Yes — see How to Propagate Daisy Bush.
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References
- [1] Promesse de Fleurs -
https://www.promessedefleurs.ie/gardening-tips/familysheet/olearia-planting-cultivation/ - [2] Promesse de Fleurs -
https://www.promessedefleurs.ie/shrubs/shrubs-by-variety/olearia/olearia-scilloniensis-daisy-bush.html - [3] Burncoose Nurseries -
https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/plants.cfm?pl_id=3036 - [4] RHS -
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/119765/olearia-x-scilloniensis-dorrien-smith/details
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