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Leucophyta brownii 'Challenge' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Leucophyta brownii 'Challenge'

Leucophyta brownii 'Challenge'

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Leucophyta
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A compact, bushy shrub with wiry, silvery branches and scale-like leaves. Tiny creamy-white to pale yellow flowers are borne in small clusters in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun or in a gritty, loam-based compost in containers. Water containerised plants moderately when in full growth and sparingly at other times

Pruning

Pruning group 10. Pinch out stem tips of young plants to encourage bushy growth. Will not tolerate hard pruning

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalCity CourtyardFlower BordersWall Side BordersHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years