{"product_id":"radiance-rice-flower-ozothamnus-diosmifolius-radiance","title":"Radiance Rice Flower - Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Radiance'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRadiance Rice Flower (\u003cem\u003eOzothamnus diosmifolius\u003c\/em\u003e 'Radiance') is a native shrub with fine, rosemary-like foliage that grows 1.5m to 2m tall and about 1m wide. Large heads of small button flowers open from cherry-red buds to white, giving a two-tone effect, and in a frost-free site they can keep coming for twelve months. It suits informal hedges, screens and cottage borders, and it loves coastal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed buds, white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads start as cherry-red buds and open white, so each cluster is a bicolour mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers almost all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost-free site the button flowers can carry on for twelve months, which few shrubs can match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in coastal conditions, so exposed seaside gardens suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting cut flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The papery clusters of buds last for a long time in a vase of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators love it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native rice flowers are a great draw for pollinators, which is good news for the whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedge or screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs close into a soft screen of 1.5m to 2m in a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It loves coastal conditions, so it is a good choice for seaside boundaries and exposed gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and cutting beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it into mixed borders for year-round interest, or grow a few for cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Radiance Rice Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun or a partly shaded position. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and flowers longest in a frost-free site. Coastal conditions suit it, which is why it works so well near the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil on the acid side. It dislikes wet feet, so avoid low spots and take care not to overwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then water only in extended dry periods. Fertilise with a native slow release fertiliser after trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering to keep the shape dense. Take soft growth only, as the shrub reshoots poorly from old bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Radiance Rice Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small, fine-leaved plant that thickens through its first growing season. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eAttracting wildlife with a native garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m to 2m tall and 1m wide. Trimming after flowering keeps it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can, in a frost-free site. Flowers appear almost all year, and in places with frost the season is shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The papery flower clusters are long-lasting cut flowers and keep well in water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790862680383,"sku":"OZO-DIO-RADIAN-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/radiance-rice-flower-ozothamnus-diosmifolius-radiance.jpg?v=1792209866","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/radiance-rice-flower-ozothamnus-diosmifolius-radiance","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}