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OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius
Commonly known as Kerosene bush
Needle-like foliage, flat white flowerheads, pink in bud
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Good to know
Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Southeastern Australia. -
EvergreenRosemary-like leaves to 4cm (1¼in) long, woolly beneath.
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White
Pink in bud -
Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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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. Flowers are produced in dense, terminal clusters 4cm (1½in) across.
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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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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 flowers
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Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile.
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size2-3m (6½-10ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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