Isopogon formosus Isofor Rose Coneflower 140mm
Isopogon formosus Isofor Rose Coneflower 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Isopogon formosus Rose Coneflower,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Upright
Description:
Beautiful native erect shrub with deep green narrow, divided foliage along the stem. The young growth is silky-hairy and often has a reddish tinge. Rose or pale-pink coloured terminal flowers bloom winter and spring and droop downwards once they open. Great as a cut flower, attracting nectar feeding birds and in borders. Grows approx 1.5m tall x 1.2m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
