Leucadendron 'Jack Harre'
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron salignum hybrid |
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Height: | 1.5m |
Width: | 1m |
Position: | Full Sun |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | Mass planting, feature plant, foliage, pot suitable |
Description: Bred by respected horticulturalist Mr Jack Harre, Leucadendron Jack Harre is a small shrub with exquisite flowers of Yellow with flame red bracts in Late Winter to Early Spring.
How to look after Leucadendron Jack Harre:
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 Jack Harre in Late Spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape and size.