How to grow Rice Flower

Ozothamnus diosmifolius which has the common name Rice Flower is part of the Asteraceae family.

If you have ever wondered how to grow Rice Flower then look no further. Rice Flower are relatively straightforward to grow, but there are a few tricks to growing Ozothamnus diosmifolius in Australia. Get these right and you will be laughing.

How big can Rice Flower grow?

Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Rice Flower can grow to a height between 1.5 ~ 2 metres and grow to a width of 1 ~ 1.2 metre. Make sure that you have the right amount of space for your Rice Flower in your chosen planting location.

What colour flowers do Rice Flower have?

Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Rice Flower have wonderful flowers which can be white. Rice Flower will flower during all year.

Where should you plant Rice Flower?

Rice Flower thrive in a sunny location and are perfect for planting in a low maintenance garden, poolside, cottage garden, flower garden, coastal garden, drought resistant. They thrive in the following climate zones sub-tropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, mediterranean, cool.

Rice Flower can be planted in a variety of soil types such as sandy loam, clay loam, potting mix, poor soil. They can handle a variety of Ph level including acid, neutral. Rice Flower likes it’s soil soil moisture levels to be well-drained.”

Are Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Rice Flower perennial?

Yes, Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Rice Flower are perennial. A perennial plant is a plant that lives more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials.

Are Ozothamnus diosmifolius frost tolerant?

Yes, Ozothamnus diosmifolius tolerates light frost.

How to propagate Ozothamnus diosmifolius

The best way to propagate Ozothamnus diosmifolius is by seed or cuttings.

What are Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Rice Flower used for?

Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Rice Flower can be used as a feature plant, screen, wow factor. Other special uses for Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Rice Flower include being used cut flower, playground friendly. Rice Flower are great at attracting wildlife such as bees, butterflies, other insects.

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