Leucadendron discolour 180MM

Leucadendron discolour

I am Leucadendron discolour. My family originated from South Africa.

Habit Shrub - Striking Foiliage & Flowers

Plant family Proteaceae

I am a showy Leucadendron producing prolific and stunning maroon cones surrounded with bright yellow bracts in winter and spring. My upright form and height of about 2.5m suits me to being used as a colourful screening hedge. The long straight stems on my blooms make me particularly useful as a cut flower. I am particularly hardy and drought tolerant once established. I appreciate free draining soils and am not suited to boggy conditions. I will perform at my best in full sun and tolerate shade. I can be a bit scraggy unpruned so trim me back and to shape after flowering. This will also help me produce more blooms in the next flowering season.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My stunning and prolific blooms are in the form of a red cone surrounded by yellow bracts

My flowers on long stems are long lived when cut for indoor use

With my dense habit I am well suited to be a colourful screening hedge

Features

Ideal light: Full SunI thrive in a full sun position

Height: 2m Width: 1.5m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1.5m Width: 1m)(Size at point of sale approx. 60cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

I will perform at my best in a well drained acidic soil

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant Green Yellow flowers Green With Maroon Bracts foliage Flowers Jun-Nov

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
As a hedge or screening plant

Tips for success

I respond well to a light prune to shape after flowering and fertilise me with low phosphorous fertiliser

Suggested spacing: 1m apart.

Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Leucadendron discolour 180MM

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