Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens)

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. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens).

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

How to plant Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens) – Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

How to plant

In this section we will learn how to plant Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.

Soil

Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens) is a plant that prefers to grow in loam or sand.

• The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.

• Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.

As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH acid or neutral.

Regarding drainage, Phylica pubescens likes to grow in moist but well drained soil.

Sunlight

Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens) should be grown in full sun places.

Cultivation profiles – Growing Downy phylica (Phylica pubescens) – Marco Schmidt[1], CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons