Calocephalus brownii - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Australian garland flower (Calocephalus brownii) has decorative, silver-grey leaves. A sunny to semi-shady location and a well-drained substrate are preferred.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Leucophyta, Leucophyta brownii.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The leaves of the Australian garland flowers are silver-grey.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 15°C is required.

Growth
Bushy, bizarre.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, grave, heather garden, roof garden, rock garden