About
A compact evergreen shrub to 60cm in height, the branches clad in small, dark green scale-like leaves separated by woolly white hairs, and with insignificant, solitary terminal yellowish flowerheads in summer.
About the genus
Ozothamnus can be evergreen shrubs or perennials, with small, slightly aromatic, linear leaves and tiny white flower-heads which may be solitary or in showy terminal corymbs
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toNew Zealand
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in most moderately fertile, sharply drained soils. Protect from excessive winter wet. Can be grown in an alpine house in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe in an open frame. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free