Silver Cape Tauhinu

Ozothamnus leptophyllus 'Silver Cape'

Ozothamnus ‘Silver Cape’ in April 2016 contrasting well with roses in the background. Photo: SK Reid.

Summary

Silver Cape is a densely foliaged plant that performed solidly on all irrigation levels with an average overall appearance rating at or approaching 4 for all treatments (Table 6). Its main feature is its beautiful silvery color in a nicely shaped dense mound. There were no pest or disease issues. Flowering for all treatments was in June, and although the yellow flowers were attractive to people and pollinators, they fade into the foliage when flowering is finished. Although at least one plant was lost on each treatment the first winter, it is our opinion that this was not a cold issue as much as a wet soil issue. Even so, we would recommend this as a good performing foliage plant to use as an accent or contrast in many low or moderate-water garden situations. At the end of two years it reached an average width and height of 30” (76.5cm) and 28” (71.6cm) respectively with no significant differences between treatments.

Ozothamnus ‘Silver Cape’ in July 2016 on 20% ET0. Photo: SK Reid.

Growth and Quality Data

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Ozothamnus ‘Silver Cape’ in July 2016 on 40% ET0. Photo: SK Reid.