African Spice
Leucadendron salignum x laureolum x salignum (A Future Fynbos® variety)
SPECIES: No
INDIGENOUS: Yes
FLOWER/FOLIAGE COLOUR: Red
FLOWERING TIME: Jul - Sep
SPECIAL FEATURES:
SIZE: 150cm (height) x 100cm (width)
HEIGHT RANGE: 1m - 1.5m
An unusual male hybrid, produces showy red foliage in early spring and into summer. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
Cut Flowers
Moderate frost tolerance once established, Coastal Conditions, Wind Tolerant
Sandy / Rocky Soil
Plant in well drained acidic soil. Water well to establish 1-2 years. Use a natural mulch low in phosphorus. Do not fertilize. Pick all flowers or cut back after flowering to maintain shape. In pots, water daily.