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Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Coral Flush' (Rice Flower)

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Plant description

Ozothamnus diosmifolius Coral Flush

Ozothamnus diosmifolius Coral Flush 2

Ozothamnus 'Coral Flush' is a compact small shrub that has aromatic curry-scented leaves and clusters of coral pink flowers in winter and spring. A great low maintenance plant, waterwise and hardy as long as it has well drained soil.Trim back after each flower flush to trigger a new burst of blooms. Great feature or pot plant that is also a great cut flower, which are also good for drying for everlasting arrangements. Grows to 2 metres tall and wide and can be trimmed for low hedging. Mulch to deter weed growth. Good for coastal areas.

Further reading: Top ten native plants and Best natives for pots and small gardens (articles written by native plant expert and horticulturalist Angus Stewart).

Additional plant information

Flowers

Flower colour: pink
Flowering season: spring winter

Scent

The foliage is curry scented

Plant size

Maximum height: 2 metres
Minimum height: 1.5 metres

Maximum width: 1 metres
Minimum width: 1 metres

Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance

This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
Medium frost tolerance.
Plant is salt tolerant.

Fauna attracting?

Yes. Attracts: insects.

Climate

This plant species will grow in the following climates: cool, temperate, subtropical.

Soil types & conditions

Loam: moist, well-drained.

Clay: well-drained.

Sand: moist, well-drained.

Miscellaneous information

Native to: Australia.

Planting season: not specified.

Types of fertiliser: Good native fertiliser.

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