Calocephalus Silver Nugget

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Dwarf Cushion Bush

Calocephalus “Silver Nugget” is an unusual yet impressive, small shrub. It features silver-grey, scale like leaves held densely. The foliage becomes adored with small, yellow flowers in summer. It typically grows as a tight mound to about 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of moderate frost, cool climates, coastal environments, and some wind. “Silver Nugget” is commonly included in a mixed or border planting, used to line an entranceway, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, maintained in a container, used in Mediterranean themed gardens, or planted anywhere this unusual looking plant can be appreciated.

Calocephalus Silver Nugget is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Dwarf Cushion Bush

Calocephalus Silver Nugget Details

Calocephalus “Silver Nugget” is an unusual yet impressive, small shrub. It features silver-grey, scale like leaves held densely. The foliage becomes adored with small, yellow flowers in summer. It typically grows as a tight mound to about 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of moderate frost, cool climates, coastal environments, and some wind. “Silver Nugget” is commonly included in a mixed or border planting, used to line an entranceway, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, maintained in a container, used in Mediterranean themed gardens, or planted anywhere this unusual looking plant can be appreciated.