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Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice flower)
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ozothamnus diosmifolius
Other names
Rice flower, White dogwood, Pill flower, Sago bush, Pink rice flower, Sago flower, Helichrysum diosmifolius
Genus
Ozothamnus Ozothamnus
Species
O. diosmifolius - O. diosmifolius is a compact, erect, open, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub, sometimes treated as an annual or biennial, with linear, dark green leaves and corymbs of small, white, rarely pink flower heads in summer.
Ozothamnus diosmifolius is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Erect, Open branches
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy habit. Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice flower) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Mediterranean, Gravel, Coastal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect from excessive winter wet. Protect from frost in cold areas or overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Ozothamnus diosmifolius
Other names
Rice flower, White dogwood, Pill flower, Sago bush, Pink rice flower, Sago flower, Helichrysum diosmifolius
Genus
Ozothamnus Ozothamnus
Species
O. diosmifolius - O. diosmifolius is a compact, erect, open, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub, sometimes treated as an annual or biennial, with linear, dark green leaves and corymbs of small, white, rarely pink flower heads in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Erect, Open branches
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy habit. Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice flower) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Mediterranean, Gravel, Coastal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect from excessive winter wet. Protect from frost in cold areas or overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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