Rice Flower
Ozothamus dismofolius
A dense attractive native shrub, the Rice Flower has a showy display of white flowers in late winter and spring, which grow as dense globular clusters at the ends of the branches. These plants respond well to pruning and are grown commercially for cut flowers. Plant in a full sun to partly shaded position in the garden in free draining soil. Avoid over watering. Tolerates moderate frost and salt soil.
Conditions
Botanical Name: Ozothamus dismofolius
Common Name: Rice Flower
Family: Asteraceae
Plant Type: Tall Shrub
Height: 2 m
Width: 1-5 m
Growth Habit: Upright open habit
Leaf Description: Grey Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flowering Time: Early Spring
Light Needs: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Free Draining. Low Water Requirement once established.
Soil Type: Most Soils. Free Draining
Tolerances: Light Frost, Drought
Uses: Cut Flowers, WOW Factor, Low Maintenance, Understory, Native Gardens, Butterflies and Bees,
Maintenance: Light Prune after flowering to keep tidy
Pests and Diseases: None of significance
To Note: Often used in the floristry industry
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0448974421
FIND US
Nursery is open Tues, Wed and Thurs 9 - 3.
All other times by appointment.