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 |
| Scientific Name: | Zieria cytisoides |
| Cultivar: | Grey Ghost |
| Common Name: | Zieria |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.3 ~ 0.6 metres |
| Width: | 0.3 ~ 0.6 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Attractive foliage |
| Special Features: | Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Other insects |
The information provided on the Gardening With Angus website is provided for general educational purposes about a variety of Australian plants. We recommend you seek further advice from qualified professionals regarding your own individual circumstances. Further disclaimer information>>
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
MAIL ORDER NURSERIES –
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.