Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius
sea rosemary
An upright, aromatic, evergreen shrub with small, narrow, dark-green leaves. Small, fragrant, white flowers opening from rose-pink buds are carried in dense, terminal clusters 4cm across in early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
- SE Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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