This plant is adaptable to most well-drained soils and will grow in sun or partial shade with occasional to regular irrigation. The species is tolerant of at least moderate frost - Australian growers note mature plants being undamaged at about 28 F. It can develop a "straggly" habit in cultivation and is probably past its best after 3 seasons although annual pruning can help in maintaining it as a more attractive bush. Ozothamnus, previously called Helichrysum, is widely grown for the cut flower trade as it is long lasting in the vase and complements other, more flamboyant flowers.

The species grows naturally in coastal and near coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland and this selection was made at Rice Flower Growers, the pioneering rice flower nursery of Graham and Esther Cook in Helidon, Queensland, Australia. The name Ozothamnus is from the Greek word 'ozo', "to smell" and 'thamnos', "a shrub", referring to the smelly foliage and the species diosmifolius refers to having leaves like the genus Diosma. We first received this plant from Marlen Meyer at New World Plants USA in 2001 and have grown it since 2002. 

Information displayed on this page about Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Pink' is based on our research conducted about this plant in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about it as it has grown in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.