Ricinocarpos cyanescens – Little Wedding Bush

 

A naturally compact and dense growing plant that gets covered with bright white flowers in late spring to summer. It can be used as an easy care low hedging plant or in a mixed planting. Drought tolerant once established, and great for coastal plantings. Flowers best in a sunny spot.

Family : Euphorbiaceae
Cultivar Name:
Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub
Width : 2
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Ricinocarpos cyanescens
Common Name : Wedding Bush
Height : 3
Flower Color : White
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, 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