Botanical Name: Common Names:
Leucadendron galpinii Purple Haze Conebush, Female,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Open Canopy, Rounded
Description:
Dense evergreen shrub with unusual silvery purple coloured foliage in Winter with silver cones at spring / summer. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens. Great cut flowers and for coastal gardens. Grows approx 1.5 tall x 1m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Plant in well drained acidic/neutral soil. Water well to establish 1-2 years. Use a natural mulch low in phosphorus. Moderate frost tolerance once established. Pick all flowers to maintain shape. In containers water daily, use a native potting mix and a native slow release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Purple, Silver
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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