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Spyridium scortechinii

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Spyridium scortechinii
Spyridium scortechinii

An attractive small shrub Spyridium scortechinii is commonly called the Cotton Bush. White wooly flowers from winter well into spring are surrounded by golden flower bracts.

This is a useful plant for any garden border, and like most Spyridium species the long lasting flowers are a feature for 6 – 8 weeks.

Spyridium scortechinii Care and Maintenance

Best suited to a well drained soil and a sunny postion, once established these are a very hardy plant. Little extra water will be required except in extended very dry periods.

  • Dig the soil over well and weed.
  • Plant in a humus rich well drained soil.
  • Water in with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
  • Top dress each year with some well rotted compost.
  • Water during very dry periods over spring to summer.

Pruning

Light pruning after flowering will encourage a more compact shape and promote more flowers the next season..

Spyridium scortechinii - Flowers
Spyridium scortechinii – Flowers

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Spyridium scortechinii (syn. Stenanthemum scortechinii)
  • Common Name – Cotton Bush.
  • Family – Rhamnaceae
  • Position – Full sun to a little shade.
  • Soil – A well drained soil is essential.
  • Height – To around 1 metres.
  • Spread – To around 1 metre.
  • Flowers – Golden flower bracts.
  • Flowering time – Winter to Spring.
  • Foliage – Small Mid to deep green and lance shaped.
  • Frost tolerant – Yes
  • Drought tolerant – Yes

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