Calocephalus – Silver Bush – Calocephalus brownii

Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Foliage Interest
Maintenance Notes
Easy Care.
Uses Notes
This plant will add texture and interest to your garden
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Bloom Time
Flower Form Container, Landscape
pH C - pH 6.0 - 6.5
EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9
Fertilization 150 - 200
Light Requirements High
Water Requirements Moderate to Moist
Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Growing On Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Holding Temperature 40 - 50° Fahrenheit
Planting and Timing Information
Spring through Summer Finish. Standard PPP.
Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 6-7
6" and Gallon Pot : 7-8
7-9" Pot : 10-12
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 12-14
Pinching and Growth Regulators
Pinch once, soft, one week after liner planting. PGRs are not necessary.
Pest and Disease Management
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.