A lovely little shrub that is very waterwise, hardy and decorative. It gives a prolific display of deep pink flower buds in winter which gradually fade to light pink as the buds mature and open to a lemon colour in spring. The blooms are great for cut flowers, pick in bud for the best performance. The plant grows to around a metre high, and is useful for many different situations. Likes sun to part shade, and does well in all states of Australia. Tolerates light frost and drought once established. A light prune after flowering is beneficial.
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Rice Flower
Scientific Name - Ozothamnus hybrid
Family - Asteraceae
Cultivar Name - Colour Surprise
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 1.2
Minimum Width - 0.6
Maximum Width - 0.7
Flower Colour - Cream, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Cut flower, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -
