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Leucadendron salignum ‘Summer Red’ (Conebush)

Summer Red' Conebush

Leucadendron salignum 'Summer Red, 'Summer Red' Conebush, Red Conebush, Mediterranean shrubs, Evergreen Shrubs

Tough and eye-catching, Leucadendron salignum ‘Summer Red’ is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub grown for its attractive bracts and dazzling foliage of narrow leaves, turning vibrant red in spring and summer before fading to pale green. Often mistaken for flowers, leathery red and cream bracts surround cones at the branch tips. These bracts are long-lasting and stunning in fresh and dried arrangements. Native to South Africa, this pretty shrub is heat and drought-tolerant once established.

  • Grows upright with an open habit to 3-4 ft. high (90-120 cm) and 4-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm).
  • Easily grown in sandy, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Will grow in poor soils. Occasional to infrequent watering. Heat and drought-tolerant once established. Use little to no Phosphorus fertilizer.
  • Deer resistant
  • Great for Mediterranean gardens and xeriscaping. Perfect for screens or hedges.
  • Virtually disease free and pest free.
  • Prune back after flowering to encourage a bushy, compact habit and prevent leggy growth.
  • Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
  • Native to South Africa

Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Proteaceae
Genus Leucadendron
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
Spacing 72" (180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Leucadendron galpinii (Galpins Conebush)
Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunshine’ (Conebush)
Leucadendron ‘Safari Sunset’ (Conebush)
Leucadendron salignum ‘Winter Red’ (Conebush)

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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Proteaceae
Genus Leucadendron
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
Spacing 72" (180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard
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