Leucadendron
PAGE 1 2 3 ALL An erect shrub which develops and intense purplish colouring in late summer early autumn. The long slender purple stems bear yellow male flowers in late Winter/Spring. Suited to well drained soils in full sun. Prune to shape and size mid Spring. Evergreen. Leucadendron Starburst Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. A stunning new Leucadendron raised from Safari Sunset for winter colour, with erect habit and deep red bracts in Autumn that change to a bicolour stage in late Winter. Bract size is half that of its parent. Fantastic for picking. Must have good drainage and acid soil. Protect from harsh frost. Leucadendron Valentina Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.
aka Leucadendron A popular female cultivar valued for the showy rosette shaped bracts that decorate the shrub in late winter. The bracts are in tones reddish-cream and surround the small brown flower-head. Happiest in a well drained, sunny position in acid soil. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen. Leucadendron Waterlily Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka King Protea Hybrid A selection from the king protea family. An attractive plant with an erect habit producing deep pink-red flower heads on long stems from Autumn to Summer. Excellent plant for floral use. Prefers an open sunny position in acid soil and free draining. Prune after flowering.Evergreen. Protea Madiba Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Middle of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $39.99. Payment on order.
Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Do not be tempted to fertilize your Leucadendron with artificial fertilizers that have phosphate or high nitrogen as it will give them a fatal case of indigestion.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Named for Nelson Mandella - Madiba is his Thembu Clan name "Father of the Nation" .
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
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