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Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset'
Notes

Uses: A highly ornamental but hardy foliage plant. Plant singly for contrast as a foreground plant in mixed verges, borders and streetscapes or grouped as an eye-catching screen or barrier.
Requires well-drained soils. Like most As with most Australian Proteacea species is phosphorous intolerant.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 0.9-2m
  • Spread 1.8-1.8m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Proteaceae
  • Botanical Name Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset'
  • Origin South African Cape
  • Habit Upright
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Bracts
  • Purpose Screen, Ornamental
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)