Galpins Conebush, Hairless Conebush, Silver Balls
Noted for its delightful silver seed cones, Leucadendron galpinii (Galpins Conebush) is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with long upright stems of twisted silver-green foliage. In spring, the female plants boast attractive silver cone-like flowers at their branch tips. Prized by floral artists, they look stunning in fresh and dried arrangements. Galpins Conebush is a relatively easy plant to grow, being tolerant of drought and frost (up to 41ºF or -5ºC). Perfect for use in low maintenance and water-wise gardens, this Leucadendron is a great choice for informal screens or hedges. Wind and salt tolerant, it is also well-suited to coastal landscapes.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Leucadendron |
| Common names | Silver Balls |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Leucadendron |
| Common names | Silver Balls |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Leucadendron galpinii (Galpins Conebush) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Leucadendron galpinii (Galpins Conebush) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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