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Pimelea nivea

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Pimelea nivea - Round Leaf Rice Flower
Pimelea nivea – Round Leaf Rice Flower

Although it is not widely grown, Pimelea nivea does have attractive white or pink flowers, however the foliage is also a good addition to the garden.

Small rounded leaves, deep leathery, glossy green with a felty underside make this an attraction year round. Most commonly round in Tasmania.

Care

Grow Pimelea nivea in a humus rich well drained soil slightly on the acidic side. It will flower in morning sun and light afternoon shade and requires little in terms of fertiliser.

Give the plant a little room and it will develop a more bushy habit than it will if it needs to reach for light.

Prune after flowering, however not back into old bare wood. This will also assist with creating a more rounded dense growth habit.

Propagation

From seed or cuttings.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Pimelea nivea
  • Common Names – Round leaf Rice Flower
  • Family – Thymelaeaceae
  • Position – Full sun to a little afternoon shade.
  • Soil – Well drained, humus rich.
  • Height – To around 1.5 metres.
  • Spread – To around 1 metres.
  • Growth rate – Medium.
  • Flowers – Small and creamy white or pink.
  • Flowering Time – Spring to Summer.
  • Foliage – Interesting deep green, glossy oval shaped foliage .
  • Frost tolerance – Light frosts only
  • Drought tolerant – Medium

Not widely available for sale.

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