Ozothamnus hybrid ‘Colour Surprise’ – Rice Flower

Ozothamnus hybrid rice flower 'Colour Surprise'

Ozothamnus 'Colour Surprise'
Ozothamnus hybrid 'Colour Surprise'

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.

Family : Asteraceae

Cultivar Name: Colour Surprise

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 0.7

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Ozothamnus hybrid

Common Name : Rice Flower

Height : 1.2

Flower Color : Cream, Yellow, Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects