Conospermum stoechadis

RHS Plant Profile

common smokebush

Shrubs

A tender evergreen shrub native to Australia which has an upright to spreading habit and dark green needle-like leaves all year round. Small grey to white flowers appear from spring through to autumn

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height: 1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H3

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Proteaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Bushy
Genus
Name Status: Correct
Plant Range: W Australia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny site sheltered from cold winds and frost. Drought tolerant.

Propagation

Propagate by layering, seed or semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Coastal
Rock garden
Patio and container plants
Mediterranean climate plants
Gravel garden
Cut flowers

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free