Consulta Plantas

Care of the shrub Leucophyta brownii or Cushion bush

The genus Leucophyta, family Asteraceae, includes a single species of shrub native to Australia: Leucophyta brownii.

Common names: Cushion bush, Silver Bush.

They are small, highly branched shrubs with a compact bearing that reach 1 meter (39.37") in height. The branches are covered with white hairs and the small leaves are silvery white. They produce white flowers 1 cm (0.39") long. They bloom in summer.

Cushion bush is used in rockeries, in mixed beds, in the foreground of borders and in pots. It's ideal for coastal gardens due to its resistance to salinity and the sea wind.

Leucophyta brownii can grow in full sun or semi-shade exposure; resists frost.

Silver Bush grows in any type of well-drained soil, even in limestone, sandy and stony soils.

Cushion bush is a very resistant to drought plant; water moderately waiting for the substrate to dry.

Leucophyta brownii does not need fertilizers.

Prune in late winter to keep it compact.

Cushion bush is attacked by fungi if there is excess humidity or if the winter is too humid.

Leucophyta brownii propagates from seeds sown in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Images of the shrub Leucophyta brownii or Cushion bush