Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as downy phylica.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: downy phylica
Scientific name: Phylica pubescens
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens) – Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens) – Marco Schmidt[1], CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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