Can anyone name this plant ?

Any ideas as to the name of this plant?
Many thanks
Nat :thumb:

 

Looks like Euphorbia rigida to me, or some close relative.

 

I thought that too but not sure. The plant in the pic is very soft and furry to the touch if that helps I.D

 

Could it be Euphorba characias "Portuguese Velvet?" http://www.wildchicken.com/nature/garden/euphorbia_characias_portuguese_velvet_leaf.jpg

 

Looks like a leucadendron to me.

 

Where did you get it Nat?

 

Thats the problem I want one, I saw it at Great Dixter the other day was going to ask someone but nobody was about and after walking around for a bit I forgot until I got home:(

 

If it was at Dixter I'm willing to bet it was a leucadendron.
Can you not E mail them with the pic and ask?

I would guess that if it were a euphorbia it would be planted out and not in a pot.

 

You are right, could be Leucadendron argenteum!:thumb:

 

Just had a look for Leucadendron Argenteum ( silver tree ) and you are right again Ivory thankyou:thumb: also pete thankyou now I just need to find one and buy it.

 

Pete, not me. I was completely mislead by my euphorbia theory!

 

Nat, you could try here.
I've not visited for a long time now, but the owner used to grow quite a lot of similar kinds of plants, cant think of his name right now.
Its only a small place as nurseries go, but he has a nice garden to look round with some interesting plants, and a good collection for sale.

Local and worth a try, I'm sure you will find something of interest, if not what you are looking for.

http://www.thomsonlocal.com/Copton-Ash-Garden/471609/map/companyinfo.html