The Dusty Daisy-Bush (Olearia phlogopappa) is a resilient Australian native that produces clouds of white, pink, or mauve daisy-like flowers through spring and early summer. Its soft, dusty-green foliage gives the plant its common name and a distinctive silvery appearance in the landscape.
Native Habitat
Olearia phlogopappa is widespread across southeastern Australia, from coastal Victoria and Tasmania through to the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. It grows in open woodland, heathland, and along forest margins, tolerating both frost and coastal exposure.
Cultural Heritage
The Olearia genus is well represented in Australian botanical collections, documented by colonial-era naturalists exploring the continent's diverse flora. The species has become a popular choice in native gardens for its reliability and long flowering season.
50 × 70 cm (20 × 28″): Our most popular size. Works anywhere. Framed: 53 × 73cm.
70 × 100 cm (28 × 40″): Statement piece for feature walls. Framed: 73 × 103cm.
Prints work beautifully in groups. Try mixing sizes for a curated botanical display.
Shipping & Our Commitment
✦ Carbon-aware shipping: We offset every delivery
✦ FSC-certified paper: From responsibly managed forests
✦ Plastic-free packaging: Recyclable materials only
✦ 1% to reforestation: Every purchase supports native forest restoration
Delivery: 5–12 business days
Prints ship flat in rigid mailers to ensure they arrive perfect.
The Story Behind the Print
Every print in our collection begins with a historical botanical illustration, many over 150 years old, sourced from institutional archives and scientific expeditions that first documented Australia's extraordinary native flora.
These illustrations were originally created by botanical artists who spent weeks in the field, working directly from living specimens. The level of detail in each plate reflects a scientific tradition where accuracy was paramount and beauty was a natural consequence of careful observation.
We reproduce each illustration using FSC-certified archival paper and calibrated colour processes that preserve the subtlety of the original work. The result is a print that honours the craft of the original artist while meeting contemporary standards for sustainable production.
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Birch & Banksia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work, including the Darkinjung people of the Central Coast. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognise the enduring connection of First Nations peoples to Country.
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