Cushion Bush
Leucophyta brownii
Also known as
Snow Bush, Silver wire netting plant, Wire mesh plant
Leucophyta brownii by Melburnian (CC BY 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
H4-H1c
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
75cm | Max | 75cm |
30cm | Min | 30cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Cushion Bush Overview
Leucophyta brownii is the sole species in the genus Leucophyta. it is a tender, evergreen shrub has a dense, bushy to rounded habit with branched, downy stems and silver-grey leaves. In summer small, rounded, terminal clusters of creamy-white to pale yellow, rarely purple, flowers can be produced. This low maintenance shrub is frost tender but drought tolerant once established. In coastal climates, it can be used as ground cover or in rock gardens.
Common problems with Cushion Bush
How to harvest Cushion Bush
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Cushion Bush
Cuttings
semi-ripe cuttings can be taken in summer.
Seed
Sow in open frame when ripe (outdoors)
Special features of Cushion Bush
Attractive leaves
Pot plant
Indoor plant
Other uses of Cushion Bush
Grown for cuttings and as summer bedding.