Botanical Name: Common Names:
Leucadendron discolor Lemon Spice Conebush,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Upright Narrow
Description:
Medium sized shrub growing to 1.5m with grey foliage and pale yellow tulip shaped heads with a red blush in spring. Great for general garden use and for cut flower production.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Proteaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Red, Yellow
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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