Leucadendron 'Bella's Buttons'
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron hybrid |
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Height: | 45cm |
Width: | 45cm |
Flowering time: | Spring |
Position: | Full Sun |
Bee Attracting: | Yes |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | feature plant, foliage, pot suitable, mass planting, borders |
Description: Leucadendron Bella's Buttons is a dwarf shrub with stunning yellow foliage with red centres in late winter to early spring.
How to look after Leucadendron Bella's Buttons:
Plant in a free draining acidic soil.
Although Leucadendrons are drought tolerant, soil should be kept moist in the first year until plant is established, once established they may require some watering in extremely dry conditions.
Prune Leucadendron Bella's Buttons by removing flowers in late spring this will encourage new growth and help maitain shape of plant.