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.

Scientific Name:Ricinocarpos cyanescens
Family:Euphorbiaceae
Common Name:Wedding bush
Plant Type:Small shrub, Large shrub
Height:1 ~ 3 metre
Width:1 ~ 2 metre
Flower Colour:White
Flowering Time:Spring, Summer
Ph Level:Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type:Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil
Plant Environment:Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone:Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light:Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit:Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Lifespan:Perennial
Soil Moisture:Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method:Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance:Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage:Feature plant
Special Uses:Cut flower, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife:Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

 

 

Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants