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Dark Pink Rice Flower
Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Dark Pink'
Pronunciation: oh-zo-THAM-nus dy-ohs-mih-FOH-lee-us
SKU #41010
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | A compact, upright, evergreen with fine-textured, scented, green foliage on slender stems, topped by very showy, dense flower clusters in varying shades of pink and white. Compliments more heavily textured perennials in borders, beds, and containers. Blooms add phenomenal texture to cut flower arrangements, while in bud or fully flowered. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring and summer; year-round in mild areas. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Poolside |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sedge (Carex); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Phormium (Phormium); Hopseed Bush (Dodonaea); New Zealand Christmas Tree (Metrosideros); New Zealand Tea Tree (Leptospermum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, lightly acidic, well-drained soils. In very hot summer regions, provide light shade for best flower color. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Lightly prune spent flowers to promote continuous bloom. |
Details
| Description | A compact, upright, evergreen with fine-textured, scented, green foliage on slender stems, topped by very showy, dense flower clusters in varying shades of pink and white. Compliments more heavily textured perennials in borders, beds, and containers. Blooms add phenomenal texture to cut flower arrangements, while in bud or fully flowered. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring and summer; year-round in mild areas. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Poolside |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sedge (Carex); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Phormium (Phormium); Hopseed Bush (Dodonaea); New Zealand Christmas Tree (Metrosideros); New Zealand Tea Tree (Leptospermum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, lightly acidic, well-drained soils. In very hot summer regions, provide light shade for best flower color. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Lightly prune spent flowers to promote continuous bloom. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.