Pimelea prostrata
prostrate rice flower
P. prostrata is a prostrate evergreen shrub forming a mat to 20cm tall, with tiny, ovate, grey-green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers 6mm wide in summer, sometimes followed by tiny white fruit
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | White | ||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Pimelea are small evergreen shrubs with leathery, paired leaves and terminal clusters of small, daphne-like tubular flowers, followed by berry-like or dry fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in neutral to acidic soil in a sunny, sheltered position where the temperature does not fall below -3°C. In containers under glass, use an ericaceous compost (lime-free) with added sharp sand
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem in dry glasshouse conditions
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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