Ozothamnus diotophyllus ‘Gold Dust’ – Rice Flower
An eye catching small perennial shrub, Gold Dust has plumes of golden yellow flowers in late winter and spring. The foliage is attractive grey green and is sculptural and upright to a metre high. Likes a sunny spot in well drained soil, dry tolerant and can take light frosts. Flowers can be cut for floral work and last well. Cut back hard after flowering and fertilise with a handful of all purpose fertiliser to encourage new growth.
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- Ozothamnus diotophyllus rice flower ‘Gold Dust’
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Scientific Name: | Ozothamnus diotophyllus |
| Cultivar: | Gold Dust |
| Common Name: | Rice Flower |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.7 ~ 2 metres |
| Width: | 0.2 ~ 0.3 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow, Gold |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Planting Season: | Any |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
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Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
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