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Ozothamnus ledifolius
kerosene weed
A small, bushy evergreen shrub with tiny, narrow, aromatic leaves bright yellow beneath. Clusters of small, honey-scented flower heads open white from reddish buds
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Yellow | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red White | Green Yellow | ||
Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
- Tasmania
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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