About
An upright shrub to 2m tall with narrow, needle-like, divided leaves less than 1mm in diameter borne on reddish stems. Globular yellow flowerheads up to 4cm in diameter comprising individual flowers arranged in a spiral pattern are borne in spring and early summer and are followed by grey cones.
About the genus
Isopgon is a genus of mainly small, evergreen shrubs from Australia. Leaves are leathery and flowers cone-like. Larger species make excellent unusual specimen plants.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in a well-drained acid or neutral soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free