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OZOTHAMNUS 'Sussex Silver'
Commonly known as Kerosene bush
Rounded evergreen shrub with silvery-grey foliage and tiny white flowers in earily summer. Aromatic foliage
Plant Details
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Good to know
Excellent for coastal areas. Closely related to helichrysum. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Chance hybrid. UK. Wakehurst Place, Sussex. -
Evergreen
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Height
2m (6ft) -
Spread
2m (6ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFlowers appear from pink buds.
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Scented foliageAromatic foliage
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size2m (6ft)
2m (6ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilProtect from excessive winter wet. Hardier if grown in poorer soils
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Ozothamnus - Growing Guide