Cassinia leptophylla subsp. fulvida
golden cottonwood
An evergreen, dense shrub up to 2m high and wide with shoots clothed in a yellowish down and sticky to the touch when young. Small, oblong, dark green leaves have yellowish-downy undersides and white, summer flowers are borne in dense, terminal heads up to 7.5cm across
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
A genus of around 50 species of shrubs or small trees with sometimes sticky, linear-shaped dark green foliage and heads of white, cream, yellow or pink flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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