Pimelea ‘White Jewel’ – Rice Flower

Pimelea linifolia rice flower 'White Jewel'

A lovely low mounding shrub with small mid-green leaves and masses of white tubular flowers all year round, which looks good with minimal work. A great feature plant for rockeries, borders or pots. Attracts butterflies. Best in well drained soil and a sunny spot. Feed with a good native fertilizer in spring, watering in afterwards to avoid leaf or root burning.

Pimelea linifolia 'White Jewel'
Pimelea linifolia 'White Jewel'
Pimelea linifolia 'White Jewel'

Family : Thymelaeaceae

Cultivar Name: White Jewel

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 0.8

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Pimelea

Common Name : Rice Flower

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : White

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