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OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius 'Silver Jubilee'
Commonly known as Kerosene bush
Silver grey foliage
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenRosemary-like leaves to 4cm (1½in) long, woolly beneath, the margins curved under.
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White
Silver white -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Silver
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Tall ShrubCompact, upright shrub. Produces small (less than ¼in across) flowerheads, red in bud, in dense, terminal cotymbs 4cm (1½in) acrosss.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size2-3m (6½-10ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a sheltered borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterPatio / pot plants
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Ozothamnus - Growing Guide