{"product_id":"cottonheads-conostylis-candicans","title":"Cottonheads - Conostylis candicans","description":"\u003cp\u003eCottonheads (\u003cem\u003eConostylis candicans\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low Western Australian wildflower that forms a small, grassy clump about 30cm tall and 30 to 50cm wide. From winter to summer it carries round, deep yellow, bobbly flowerheads on slender grey-silver stems above grey-green foliage. It is a dry-climate plant that wants sharp drainage and plenty of airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden flowerheads open from winter through to summer, a long season for such a small plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cousin of kangaroo paws.\u003c\/strong\u003e It belongs to the same plant family, and the soft grey-green clump looks the part in a native planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in dry and frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it tolerates dry periods and frost. If it stops flowering in a long dry spell, the root survives to reshoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm by 30 to 50cm it fits rockeries, borders and the front of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e It looks good beside yellow buttons, billy buttons, lemon beauty heads, dwarf lomandras and bulbine lilies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and sun are what it asks for, which is exactly what a rockery gives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a sunny border for a low, golden-dotted drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits coastal gardens in dry southern climates. Where soil is heavy or moist, grow it in a pot with plenty of gritty material for drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cottonheads in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and good airflow. It suits Mediterranean, arid and temperate gardens and dislikes high humidity. In humid climates it sulks, and south-east Queensland is about as tropical as it likes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well drained soil. If your soil is heavy or stays moist, grow it in a pot with plenty of gritty material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it stands extended dry periods. Fertilise with a slow release native fertiliser in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning is needed. Snip off spent flower stems if you want a tidier clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cottonheads as tube stock. That is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Plant it in gritty, free-draining soil, water it in well and let it settle before it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and availability moves around. A sold out tube just means the grower has none today, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kangaroo-paws\"\u003eKangaroo paws, its close relatives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants for sunny gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt struggles. It does not like high humidity, and south-east Queensland is about as tropical as it will tolerate. In humid gardens, grow it in a pot with gritty mix and plenty of airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 40cm apart for a mass planting or border. The clumps are 30 to 50cm wide, so they meet without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat goes well with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow buttons, billy buttons and lemon beauty heads match its colour. Dwarf lomandras and bulbine lilies also mix well, especially in a mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790285898047,"sku":"CON-CAN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cottonheads-conostylis-candicans.jpg?v=1792198002","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cottonheads-conostylis-candicans","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}