About
Dense clusters of small white flowers are produced in spring, followed by white, pink or black berries. A half-hardy evergreen shrub to around 1m high, with upright stems bearing narrow, grey-green leaves that are softly hairy underneath. New shoots are covered with fine whitish hairs.
About the genus
Pimelea are small evergreen shrubs with leathery, paired leaves and terminal clusters of small, daphne-like tubular flowers, followed by berry-like or dry fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationIn frost-free areas, grow in fertile, well drained, neutral to acid soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. In colder areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter, in lime-free (ericaceous) potting compost with added sharp sand, in full light. Water moderately in growth and sparingly in winter
PruningMinimal pruning required, see pruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to red spider mite when grown under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free