Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius 'Silver Jubilee' (Sea Rosemary, Kerosene Bush) — dense clusters of scented white flower-heads emerging from deep-pink buds in early summer, over silvery-grey aromatic foliage. Evergreen, full sun — needs maximum direct sunlight to retain its dense, compact shape.
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Product features
Botanical name: Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius 'Silver Jubilee'
Common name: Sea Rosemary, Kerosene Bush
Height: 1.5m – 2.5m (up to 3m)
Spread: 1m – 1.5m
Foliage: Linear, needle-like silvery-grey, aromatic and woolly on undersides
Flower: Scented white flower-heads from red or deep-pink buds, early summer
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — bees, butterflies, pollinators
Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile sand, chalk, or loam
Drought tolerant: Yes, once established
Hardy: Moderately hardy (RHS H4, -5 to -10°C)
Position: Full sun, sheltered spot
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Coastal gardens, gravel gardens, wall-side borders
Materials and care
Light: Full sun — needed for dense, compact shape
Aspect: South- or west-facing, hot, sunny, sheltered
Soil type: Poor to moderately fertile — sandy, gravelly, chalky
Drainage: Sharply well-drained vital — rots in wet winter clay
Watering: Low needs — water regularly the first summer
Foliage protection: Protect from severe freezing winds
Deadheading: Trim faded flower clusters in late summer
Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings with a heel in midsummer
