Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm

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About Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks

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Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ (formerly Senecio cylindricus), commonly known as Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks, is an evergreen succulent prized for its striking blue-grey cylindrical foliage and compact architectural form. The upright finger-like leaves create a distinctive sculptural appearance, while the powdery blue colouring provides exceptional contrast against green foliage and flowering plants in the landscape.

It performs best in full sun and free-draining soils, thriving in coastal, Mediterranean, and dry inland climates. The foliage develops its strongest blue colouring in bright sunlight and well-drained conditions. Once established, Nola’s Pride develops excellent drought tolerance and requires very little maintenance, making it ideal for low-water-use gardens and contemporary landscapes.

They look excellent when used in succulent gardens, rockeries, coastal landscapes, decorative containers, and waterwise gardens where unique foliage colour and architectural texture are desired. Its compact habit and year-round foliage interest make it a valuable addition to both residential and commercial landscape projects.

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Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 30cm - 60cm

Mature Width: 60cm - 1m

Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks is expected to grow 10cm - 25cm per year under suitable conditions.

Frost Tolerance

Is Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks frost tolerant?

Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ produces small creamy-white flowers during the warmer months. While the blooms add subtle seasonal interest, the plant is primarily valued for its upright cylindrical blue-grey foliage that creates strong architectural contrast and year-round visual appeal.

Native Information

Is Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks an Australian Native? No

Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks is Native to Cultivar of Curio cylindricus, a species native to South Africa.

Wildlife Value

Its seasonal flowers may attract bees and other beneficial pollinators during the flowering period, supporting biodiversity within waterwise and succulent landscapes. The dense upright foliage also provides sheltered microhabitats for beneficial insects within garden settings.

Sunlight Information

Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poor soils, coastal conditions and container growing provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as excess moisture can lead to root and stem problems. Allow the soil to dry between watering once established to maintain healthy growth, foliage colour and long-term vigour.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks

Genus: Curio

Botanical Species: cylindricus

Family: Asteraceae

Botanical Name: Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’

Landscape Uses

Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks works in an:

Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Plant in a full sun position.
Ensure excellent drainage before planting.
Water regularly during establishment.
Allow soil to dry between watering events.
Avoid waterlogged planting conditions.

Feature Planting:60cm - 1m
Mass Planting: 40cm - 60cm

Water sparingly once established.
Remove damaged foliage if required.
Avoid excessive fertiliser applications.
Maintain excellent drainage year-round.

Sandy soils: Provide ideal drainage and support healthy root development.
Sandy loam soils: Offer balanced drainage and moderate moisture retention.
Gravelly soils: Promote long-term root health and minimise excess moisture.

Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks is expected to grow 10cm - 25cm per year under suitable conditions.

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa
Riverland & Murraylands

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it benefits from occasional watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during extended dry periods. Once established, Nola’s Pride Chalk Sticks shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through prolonged dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.

Flowering Information

Does Curio cylindricus ‘Nola’s Pride’ – Nola’s Pride Blue Chalk Sticks flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Summer
Autumn

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

White

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes Nola’s Pride different from other Blue Chalk Sticks?
A: It is selected for its attractive upright growth habit, strong blue-grey foliage colour, and compact architectural form.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established it develops excellent drought tolerance and is highly suited to waterwise landscapes.

Q: Can it be grown in pots?
A: Yes, it performs exceptionally well in decorative containers and succulent displays.

Q: Does it flower?
A: Yes, mature plants can produce small white daisy-like flowers from summer into autumn.

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