Leucadendron Species, Conebush, Galpin's Coneflower, Silver Balls

Leucadendrongalpinii

Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucadendron (lew-kuh-DEN-dron)
Species
galpinii (gal-PIN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Silver/Gray
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

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W
San Diego, CA | July 2020 | neutral

This is one of the most beautiful plants I've ever seen. It shimmers and glows when the sunlight hits it. Unfortunately, both of mine die...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2005 | positive

Australian native with spectacular (though I haven't seen in personally) orange cone flowers- great for dried flower arrangements.

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