daisy bush

(Plants) any of various shrubs of the genus Olearia, of Australia and New Zealand, with daisy-like flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)

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daisy bush - any of various mostly Australian attractively shaped shrubs of the genus Olearia grown for their handsome and sometimes fragrant evergreen foliage and profusion of daisy flowers with white or purple or blue rays

daisybush, daisy-bush

genus Olearia, Olearia - large genus of Australian evergreen shrubs or small trees with large daisylike flowers

muskwood, Olearia argophylla - musk-scented shrub or tree of southern and southeastern Australia having creamy-yellow flower heads

New Zealand daisybush, Olearia haastii - bushy New Zealand shrub cultivated for its fragrant white flower heads

bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

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Commonly known as the daisy bush, these gorgeous plants will be smothered in cheerful flowers, coupled with a neat and compact growing habit.

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Hailing from New Zealand, it goes by the name of Daisy Bush, because of the bright yellow daisy-like flowers appearing in spring and summer.

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Another great choice is olearia, also known as the daisy bush. It has masses of beautiful little white flowers and distinctive leaves.

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Then there is that other favourite from the Antipodes, olearia, the Australian daisy bush, a most reliable specimen near the coast, and particularly suitable for hedging.

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Sarah also has many years' experience with eventing horses and some may recall her point to point riding with such horses as Daisy Bush and Licky Beg.