About
An upright, aromatic, evergreen shrub with small, narrow, dark-green leaves. Small, scented, white flowers opening from rose-pink buds are carried in dense, terminal clusters 4cm across in early 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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Coastal, Gravel garden
Native toSE Australia
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free