Zieria cytisoides ‘Grey Ghost’

With prominent pink flowers and soft grey foliage, this form of Zieria cytisoides is a great plant for a variety of situations. The foliage is downy and aromatic and the star-shaped pink flowers appear in abundance in late winter and spring.
It is best planted in conditions of part sun to shade, but if well mulched it can also withstand full sun.
‘Grey Ghost’ is frost hardy and will grow in moist to dry soils, as long as they are fairly well drained. Acid to slightly alkaline soils are best. Ensure the plant is well mulched, remembering to leave a gap between the mulch and the stem of the plant.
Works well planted as an understory, low hedge, or as an accent plant, and also makes a wonderful container plant. It grows into a well shaped shrub without even needing to be pruned.

Zieria cytisoides 'Grey Ghost'

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name: Grey Ghost

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

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

Special Uses : Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Zieria cytisoides

Common Name : Zieria

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Other insects