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  • OZOTHAMNUS ledifolius
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    OZOTHAMNUS ledifolius

    Commonly known as Kerosene bush

    A tough aromatic Tasmanian shrub with yellow undersides to its leaves. Flowers are white and seedheads have a honey-like scent
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    1.5 to 2 Litre
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    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Attractive to insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Australia (Tasmania)
    • Evergreen
      Leaves to 1cm (half inch) long.
    • White
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Oblong
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, rounded shrub. Flowers are produced in dense, terminal clusters 3-5cm (1¼-2in) across.
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
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    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Australian / New Zealand
      Border
      Suitable for a sheltered border
      Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
      Patio / pot plants
      Suitable for small gardens
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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