Although Leucadendrons are native to South Africa they are grown world wide wherever a warm niche in a garden can be found. Having come from a hot climate these plants thrive in the hot spots of your garden, no frosts for these guys, they love the heat. Drought tolerant and low maintenance when the right conditions are achieved. Stunningly colourful with each stalk ending in a brightly coloured inflorescence. Leucadendrons usually reach up to aprox 1.2-1.8m high and wide. They like very well drained, acid soil and a quick cut back after flowering to maintain their shape and size. Flowers are great for picking and last well in the vase.

These giant silver proteas are beautiful trees with light-reflecting, silky, silver leaves. An erect ornamental tree, with a stout trunk and thick grey bark. They are at their most silver in hot, dry weather, when the hairs on the leaves lie flat to protect the leaves from drying out. Evergreen

 

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A stunning Leucadendron that looks good all year round. Stems of deep red flower bracts make a real statement and are irresistible for picking. Deserves a prominent position in a warm sheltered spot in the garden. Prefers acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

 

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If you've got a hot dry spot in the garden that needs some permanent colour then this large upright shrub could be the plant for you. Stems of leathery foliage topped off with terracotta-orange flower bracts that are perfect for picking. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Leucadendrons perform best in well drained soil that is on the acid side. They do not need a lot of nutrients and do not like fertilizer with lots of nitrogen and phosphates. If in doubt leave it out.

 

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A free flowering Leucadendron with large flowers of copper red, open with yellow green throat. Strong upright bush. Excellent as cut flowers. Likes well drained soil in a sunny open position. Tolerant of coastal conditions and medium frosts. Prune spent flowers maintain size and shape. Evergreen.

 

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A delightful little foliage shrub that will perform well in a hot dry position. The bracts that surround the tiny flowers are cream flushed with candy pink and are great for picking. Must have good drainage to do well. Prefers acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

 

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An erect shrub with coppery red bracts which in mid-winter develop a cream inner bract. As the bracts age they take on a further coppery red tone. Free flowering on long stems ideal for Cutflower. Suited to full sun in well drained acidic soils.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

 

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A very attractive foliage shrub with large creamy-yellow, tulip shaped, flower bracts that are at their best in winter. Loves a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Prefers soil that is on the acid soil. Evergreen.

 

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A lovely little evergreen shrub which provides some welcome colour in the winter months with stems of large creamy white flower bracts. Great for floral work. Happiest in a sunny well drained position in deep acid soil. Protect from harsh frost.

 

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A compact little shrub that brings welcome colour to the winter garden. The erect branches are topped off with bright red star shaped flower bracts in winter. Great for picking. Happiest in well drained acid soil with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR SHM128.