Leucadendron 'Jubilee Crown'
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron lanigerum |
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Height: | 1.5m |
Width: | 1m |
Position: | Full Sun |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | feature plant, foliage, cut flower |
Description: Leucadendron Jubilee Crown is a fine leafed evergreen shrub which flowers in spring with appealing pink cones which can be used in floral arrangements.
How to look after Leucadendron Jubilee Crown:
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 Jubilee Crown by removing cones this will encourage new growth and help maintain shape of plant.