Leucadendron 'Cheeky'
| Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron salignum male hybrid |
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| Height: | 60cm |
| Width: | 1m |
| Flowering time: | Spring |
| Position: | Full Sun |
| Bee attracting: | Yes |
| Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
| Uses: | Mass planting, feature plant, foliage, pot suitable |
Description: Leucadendron Cheeky is a small shrub great for growing in pots.
This Leucadendron has fine foliage, and its bracts will turn a vibrant red in Winter followed by yellow centres in Spring.
How to look after Leucadendron Cheeky:
Plant in a free draining acidic soil.
Although Leucadendron 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 Cheeky in Late Spring when flowers are spent to encourage new growth and maintain shape.
