Ozothamnus coralloides
coral ozothamnus
O. coralloides is a compact evergreen shrub to 60cm in height, the branches clad in small, dark green scale-like leaves separated by woolly white hairs, and with insignificant, solitary terminal yellowish flowerheads in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Ozothamnus can be evergreen shrubs or perennials, with small, slightly aromatic, linear leaves and tiny white flower-heads which may be solitary or in showy terminal corymbs
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most moderately fertile, sharply drained soils. Protect from excessive winter wet. Can be grown in an alpine house in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe in an open frame. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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