Ozothamnus diosmifolius - White dogwood, Rice Flower, Sago Flower Bush
- Mature size: 1-2m tall x 1-1.5m wide.
- Recommended spacing: 60cm-1m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Pot/container plant, native garden, wildflower/cottage garden, garden filler, feature shrub, informal short hedge/privacy screen, borders/edges, coastal gardens, cut flowers, playgrounds.
Noteworthy
Australian native, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attractive foliage and flowers, attracts birds and pollinators, seasonal colour interest.
Tolerant
Pruning, hard cut-backs, coastal conditions, drought and light frost once established.
Colour/Growth form
Evergreen shrub with fine, narrow green foliage and a dense to lightly open upright habit. It produces clusters of small rice-like flowers, usually white with pink buds or blush tones, creating soft seasonal colour from late winter into spring.
What is Rice Flower?
Ozothamnus diosmifolius is an Australian native shrub valued for its papery flower clusters, fine foliage and hardy garden performance. It works well as a feature shrub, informal hedge, coastal garden plant or cut flower shrub in sunny to partly shaded positions.
How to care for Rice Flower Plant
Plant in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering once settled in. Prune after flowering to maintain a denser shape, and use a suitable native fertiliser during the warmer growing season if required.
