Leucadendron 'Royal Ruby'
| Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron salignum |
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| Height: | 1.5m |
| Width: | 1m |
| Position: | Full Sun |
| Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Mass planting, feature plant, foliage, pot suitable, Cut flower |
Description: Leucadendron Royal Ruby is a small shrub with foliage which turns yellow in Winter and bright red centre in Spring ..
How to look after Leucadendron Royal Ruby:
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 Royal Ruby in Late Spring, after flowering has finished to encourage new growth and maitain shape.
