Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius (Sea rosemary)
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1.5m max. spread |
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3m max. height |
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3-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius
Other names: Sea rosemary, Helichrysum rosmarinifolium
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Genus: Ozothamnus
Species: O. rosmarinifolius - O. rosmarinifolius is a compact, evergreeen, upright shrub with rosemary-like, dark green leaves which are woolly beneath. Red buds open to fragrant white flower heads in early summer.
Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Upright
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning: Light pruning to maintain shape. Prune off spent flowers and any shoots in late spring or after flowering. Pruning group 8. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation: Sow in open frame when ripe (outdoors) Semi-ripe suttings can be taken in summer.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius (Sea rosemary) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.5m after 3-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in moderately-fertile, moist but well drained soil. Will grow in very sandy soil. Prefers full sun. Should be planted in a pot so you can move it into a glass house for the winter in colder areas.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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