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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.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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aka Leucandendron

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.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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aka Conebush

Beautiful, medium sized shrub with grey green leaves and red tips. Bright red cone is produced in spring with the surrounding leaves turning a bright yellow. Can be grown as a cut flower shrub, hedge or screen. Needs to be pruned when young as branches can become twisty and unbalance the plant.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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aka Leucadendron

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.