Isopogon Formosus
Isopogon Formosus in bloom for the first time in my Oakland, CA garden. It is one of the many diverse members of the Protea family native that are native to Australia. Although Protea are drought-tolerant, they seem to be incredibly picky about their growing conditions. Poor drainage and fertilizers with a high Phosphorous content are particularly anathema.
I'm pleased to say that this guy is doing really well against a south-facing wall where it gets plenty of sun and over the French drain that parallels our home's foundation.
Isopogon Formosus
Isopogon Formosus in bloom for the first time in my Oakland, CA garden. It is one of the many diverse members of the Protea family native that are native to Australia. Although Protea are drought-tolerant, they seem to be incredibly picky about their growing conditions. Poor drainage and fertilizers with a high Phosphorous content are particularly anathema.
I'm pleased to say that this guy is doing really well against a south-facing wall where it gets plenty of sun and over the French drain that parallels our home's foundation.