Leucadendron 'Sarah'
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, cut flowers |
Description: Leucadendron 'Sarah' grows 1.5m high x 1m wide. Stunning dusky pink for most of the year changing to a brighter pink and creamy yellow during spring. Wonderful upright growing habit, suitable for cut flowers.
How to look after Leucadendron Sarah:
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 Sarah anytime from late Winter to late Spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape.