Mountain Daisy Plant Care

Mountain Daisy (Olearia ferresii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Olearia genus. Mountain Daisy is native to central Australia. Mountain Daisy is also known as Aster ferresii, Eurybia ferresii.

Mountain Daisy displays a compact, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Mountain Daisy produces small daisy-like flowers in white, pink, or purple clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Mountain Daisy every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Mountain Daisy thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Olearia ferresii tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Mountain Daisy prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Mountain Daisy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Mountain Daisy every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Mountain Daisy is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Mountain Daisy can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Mountain Daisy while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Mountain Daisy is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Mountain Daisy can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mountain daisy bush plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Mountain Daisy is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Mountain Daisy grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Mountain Daisy is native to central Australia. In cooler regions, grow Mountain Daisy as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.