About
Silver Jubilee' is an upright evergreen shrub with rosemary-like, linear, silvery-grey leaves and compact clusters of scented white flower-heads from red buds, in dense terminal clusters.
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 hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free