OZOTHAMNUS hookeri
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OZOTHAMNUS hookeri
Commonly known as Kerosene bush
Rigid shoots covered in white wool. Tiny white flowers in summer, with sticky aromatic leaves
£14.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales, Tasmania) -
EvergreenVery small leaves, 1-2mm (less than ¼in) long
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White
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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Ozothamnus - Growing Guide
