Leucophyta brownii

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Leucophyta brownii, commonly known as the Cushion Bush Plant, is an impressive Australian native. It produces silver stems which grow with a twisted manner and result in the plant having a ball shape, hence its common name, the Cushion Bush. Tiny, silver-grey leaves are held tightly against the stems as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Leucophyta brownii 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.

Leucophyta brownii 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:
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	Cushion Bush, Leucophyta brownii, Cushion Bush Leucophyta brownii, Leucophyta, Leucophyta Cushion Bush, Cushion Bush Plant, Calocephalus leucophyta brownii, Leucophyta brownii cass, Leucophyta Plant

Leucophyta brownii Details

Leucophyta brownii, commonly known as the Cushion Bush Plant, is an impressive Australian native grown for its colourful stems and great form. It produces silver stems which grow with a twisted manner and result in the plant having a ball shape, hence its common name. Tiny, silver-grey leaves are held tightly against the stems. Leucophyta brownii typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in fill sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, coastal conditions, wind, and extended dry periods. The Cushion Bush Plant 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.