Leucadendron galpinii

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Leucadendron galpinii plant details

Leucadendron galpinii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring silver and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucadendron galpinii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: silver and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucadendron galpinii

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This upright shrub has exquisite fine, soft foliage. Flowers may look different depending on whether you get a male or female - my plants are unsexed (like in MacBeth). Yet contrary to the common name, my seedlings have hairs - well go figure. (I won't speculate on any connection between this observation and the preceding sentence.) Despite originating at rather low elevations, this species seems to be able to handle temperatures around 22 °F.

By: The Desert Northwest

This shrub from South Africa makes a beautiful silver accent in the garden. The foliage consists of narrow, silver, glimmery leaves. It gets to be 6’ tall but is much less wide than that, usually about 3’ wide. Depending on whether it is a male or female plant, the flowers will be yellow pom-pom shapes or silver-grey cones, respectively. Best in well-drained soil. Hardyto 20-25° F.