Isopogon dubius
Pincushion Coneflower
Isopogon is a genus of low-growing and prostrate perennial shrubs endemic to Australia. They bear dark green, deeply lobed foliage, and large, well displayed mauve or pink cone flowers from early Autumn that make good cut flowers. Isopogon dubius - Pincushion Coneflower is low-growing, and has divided leaves and bears deep pink flowers. , which are long-lasting as cut flowers. Hardy in most well drained soils. Requires an open, sunny position. Frost and drought tolerant once established. Can be grown in containers.
Contributed by @ranster
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light to medium
Common name
Pincushion Coneflower
Latin name
Isopogon dubius
type
Shrub
family
Proteaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light to medium
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
1.20 M
Isopogon dubius
Isopogon is a genus of low-growing and prostrate perennial shrubs endemic to Australia. They bear dark green, deeply lobed foliage, and large, well displayed mauve or pink cone flowers from early Autumn that make good cut flowers. Isopogon dubius - Pincushion Coneflower is low-growing, and has divided leaves and bears deep pink flowers. , which are long-lasting as cut flowers. Hardy in most well drained soils. Requires an open, sunny position. Frost and drought tolerant once established. Can be grown in containers.
September - December flowering
From Late Spring TO Early Summer
Unique mauve/pink coneflowers
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant pot grown plants as the cultivation is difficult if the correct conditions can't be met.
ranster
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