Scientific Name: Ozothamnus hookeri Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: scaly everlastingbush
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Form Description: Dwarf to small shrub with branchlets covered densely with white hairs.
Height (m): 0.5 – 2
Flowers: Flower heads yellowish/cream/green about 0.2cm across, stalkless in dense clusters.
Fruit: Achene
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Habitat Notes
Frequent on mountains at altitudes from about 900m. Tolerates moderately heavy frosts and snowfalls.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Rocky, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Loam, Nutrient-poor, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
General Notes
Plants respond well to pruning. Suitable for use among rocks or in containers. Will grow well in full sun but needs plenty of water.
Propagation Calendar
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Flowering Month
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Sowing Month
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Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seeds are mature when the centre of the seed head becomes loose and individual achenes are easily removed.
Seed Treatment Method
Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.
Seed Storage Life
Short
Seed Treatment Notes
Some species have a 2 month dormancy. Surface sow or cover lightly.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be propagated from cuttings of firm young growth.