Leucadendron salignum 'Winter Red' (Conebush)
'Winter Red' Conebush
Tough and eye-catching, Leucadendron salignum 'Winter Red' is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub grown for its attractive bracts and dazzling foliage of narrow leaves, turning intense purplish-red in the cooler months. 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
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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 | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
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, 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 | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
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, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Leucadendron - Conebushes