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Leucadendron 'Super Star'


Leucadendron  'Super Star'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Densely spreading bushy shrub. It has fine mid green foliage that goes bronze in winter. A prolific late winter to spring display of red bracts with creamy-yellow inner surfaces, surrounding the yellow male flower. The stems are long and great for floral work. Very showy and lasts through the spring. To maintain bushy habit, prune back stems in late spring. Best in a sunny site in well drained soil, tolerates dry conditions once established.

 
Genus
Leucadendron
Species  
Cultivar   'Super Star'

Common name
Conebush
Hybrid
l. salignum x L. lanigerum

Family name
Proteaceae
Place of origin
South Africa


DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1.5 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Avoid fertilisers with phosphate / Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil

Moisture
Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Texture / Whimsical

Shrubs

Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container. Ask for it at your retailer.
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