Calocephalus brownii 'Challenge' - P13

Description
The Australian garland flower 'Challenge' (Calocephalus brownii) has decorative, silver-grey leaves. It prefers a sunny to semi-shaded position and well-drained soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Leucophyta, Leucophyta brownii.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning

Leaves
High ornamental value due to its foliage. The leaves of the Australian garland flower 'Challenge' are silver-grey.

Spread
Australia.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 5 to 15°C is required.

Growth
Bushy, unusual in form.

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

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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
Container, specimen plant, group planting, grave, heath garden, roof garden, rockery