About
An evergreen shrub up to 2m high, with woolly stems bearing small, linear, dark green leaves only around 1cm long, with woolly undersides. Clusters of small, scented white flowers are produced from red buds 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 hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free