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Isopogon anethifolius

narrow-leaf drumsticks

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

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Proteaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
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.

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in a well-drained acid or neutral soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Low Maintenance
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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