OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius

Commonly known as Kerosene bush

Needle-like foliage, flat white flowerheads, pink in bud
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Rosemary-like leaves to 4cm (1¼in) long, woolly beneath.
  • White
    Pink in bud
  • Height
    2-3m (6½-10ft)
  • Spread
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Compact, upright shrub. Flowers are produced in dense, terminal clusters 4cm (1½in) across.
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
    Keep sheltered.

OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius

 
Available again from summer 2022 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£13.50 each 
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plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Attractive to insects.
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    Southeastern Australia.
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Linear
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.

    RHS group 8
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Moderately fertile.
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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Ozothamnus - Growing Guide
2-3m (6½-10ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.5m (5ft)
  

Buy Varieties of OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius

OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius 'Silver Jubilee'

OZOTHAMNUS rosmarinifolius 'Silver Jubilee'

Kerosene bush

silver grey foliage

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Available again from summer 2022 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

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