prostrate rice flower
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P. prostrata is a prostrate evergreen shrub forming a mat to 20cm tall, with tiny, ovate, grey-green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers 6mm wide in summer, sometimes followed by tiny white fruit
Scientific classification
- Species
- prostrate rice flower (Pimelea prostrata)
- Genus
- Pimelea
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of prostrate rice flower
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of prostrate rice flower
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prostrate rice flower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow outdoors in neutral to acidic soil in a sunny, sheltered position where the temperature does not fall below -3°C. In containers under glass, use an ericaceous compost (lime-free) with added sharp sand
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Usually trouble free
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem in dry glasshouse conditions
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