
Olearia Fragrantissima
Olearia fragrantissima – Sweet-scented Tree Daisy 🌼
Fragrant | Hardy | Native Beauty
Add a touch of fragrance and a burst of native charm to your garden with Olearia fragrantissima, the Sweet-scented Tree Daisy. This lush, evergreen shrub is treasured for its delightfully perfumed white flowers that bloom in spring and early summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and garden admirers alike.
Growing up to 2–3 metres tall, Olearia fragrantissima forms a dense, bushy shape with soft green foliage and masses of small, daisy-like blooms. It's ideal as a hedging plant, shelterbelt, or as a feature in native gardens, where its scent and soft texture shine.
🌱 Why You’ll Love It:
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Fragrant white flowers in spring – a delight for the senses
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Evergreen and wind-tolerant – a reliable native performer
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Perfect for shelter, screening, or wildlife gardens
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Naturally suited to coastal, dry, and exposed conditions
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Easy-care and low maintenance once established
📏 Size:
Height: 2–3m | Width: 1.5–2m (can be trimmed to shape)
🌍 Ideal For:
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Native planting schemes
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Windbreaks or informal hedging
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Pollinator-friendly gardens
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Dry, free-draining soils (though tolerant of a range of sites)
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