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OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius
Commonly known as Kerosene bush
Needle-like foliage, flat white flowerheads, pink in bud
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EvergreenRosemary-like leaves to 4cm (1¼in) long, woolly beneath.
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WhitePink in bud -
Height2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Tall ShrubCompact, upright shrub. Flowers are produced in dense, terminal clusters 4cm (1½in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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) -
Full sun
OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius
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Additional Features
Good to knowAttractive to insects.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originSoutheastern Australia. -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a sheltered borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Linear
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile.
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Ozothamnus - Growing Guide
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2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Buy Varieties of OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius
OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius 'Silver Jubilee'
Kerosene bush
silver grey foliage
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
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Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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