Leucadendron 'Safari Sunshine' (Conebush)
'Safari Sunshine' Conebush, Leucadendron 'Jester', 'Jester' Conebush
Particularly beautiful, Leucadendron 'Safari Sunshine' or 'Jester' (Conebush) is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with showy red bracts surrounding creamy yellow cones in late winter to spring. Borne at the stem tips, they rise above the variegated foliage of narrow leaves, a lovely blend of green, pink and cream. Perfect for use in low maintenance and water-wise gardens, this Leucadendron is a great choice for screens or hedges. Its bracts are long-lasting and look stunning in fresh and dried arrangements.
- Grows upright to 4-5 ft. tall and wide (120-150 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
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Leucadendron - Conebushes |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
| Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Leucadendron - Conebushes |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
| Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Leucadendron - Conebushes
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