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OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius 'Silver Jubilee'
Commonly known as Kerosene bush
Silver grey foliage
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EvergreenRosemary-like leaves to 4cm (1½in) long, woolly beneath, the margins curved under.
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WhiteSilver white -
Height2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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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 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 'Silver Jubilee'
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Additional Features
Good to knowAttractive to insects.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originGarden origin -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver
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Leaf margin
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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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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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Useful extras...
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