Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset'
Botanical Name: | Proteaceae Leucadendron laureolum hybrid |
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Height: | 2.5m |
Width: | 1.5m |
Position: | Full Sun |
Frost tolerance: | will tolerate frosts to -5°C |
Uses: | feature plant, foliage, cut flower, screening hedge, hedge, mass planting |
Description: Leucadendron Safari Sunset is a medium sized shrub with stunning burgundy red flowers from autumn to spring, and is extremely popular in floral arrangements.
Due to its Erect dense growth habit Safari Sunset is suitable for many garden situations including hedges.
How to look after Leucadendron Safari Sunset:
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 Safari Sunset after flowering in Spring to maintain shape and size.