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Ozothamnus ledifolius (Kerosene bush)
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
3-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ozothamnus ledifolius
Other names
Kerosene bush, Helichrysum ledifolium, kerosene weed
Genus
Ozothamnus Ozothamnus
Species
O. ledifolius - O. ledifolius is an evergreen, rounded shrub with linear, dark-green leaves covering yellow-green shoots. In summer, white flowerheads are borne in dense branching clusters.
Ozothamnus ledifolius is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Compact, Rounded
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
Light pruning to maintain shape after flowering. Remove dead and damged shoots in mid-spring.
Propagation
Sow in open frame when ripe (outdoors) Semi-ripe suttings can be taken in summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ozothamnus ledifolius (Kerosene bush) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 3-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moderately-fertile, well drained soil. Prefers full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Ozothamnus ledifolius
Other names
Kerosene bush, Helichrysum ledifolium, kerosene weed
Genus
Ozothamnus Ozothamnus
Species
O. ledifolius - O. ledifolius is an evergreen, rounded shrub with linear, dark-green leaves covering yellow-green shoots. In summer, white flowerheads are borne in dense branching clusters.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Compact, Rounded
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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
Light pruning to maintain shape after flowering. Remove dead and damged shoots in mid-spring.
Propagation
Sow in open frame when ripe (outdoors) Semi-ripe suttings can be taken in summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ozothamnus ledifolius (Kerosene bush) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 3-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moderately-fertile, well drained soil. Prefers full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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