Leucadendron 'Lemon Spice'
| Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron discolor selection |
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| Height: | 1.5m |
| Width: | 1m |
| Position: | Full Sun |
| Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
| Uses: | feature plant, foliage, pot suitable, cut flower |
Description: Leucadendron Lemon Spice is a small shrub with foliage grey/blue foliage producing exquisite tulip shaped, soft lemon coloured flowers with a red blush.
How to look after Leucadendron Lemon Spice:
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 Lemon Spice by removing flowers (which are lovely in floral arrangements) this will encourage new growth and help maitain shape of plant.
