A dwarf and compact shrub with trusses of white flowers covering the plant in spring and summer. A good decorative and low maintenance shrub, that is drought and frost tolerant. Does well in sun or partial shade, in a range of soil types provided they drain well. A light trim after flowering is needed to keep it compact. Butterfly attracting.
Pimelea humilis – Dwarf Rice Flower
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Rice Flower
Scientific Name - Pimelea humilis
Family - Thymelaeaceae
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Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 0.6
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Border plant
Special Uses - Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Butterflies
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