Plant Finder

PLANT FINDER

Leucadendron salignum Red Countess

Download PDF

Botanical Name: Common Names:

Leucadendron salignum Red Countess Conebush,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Upright

Description:

Medium sized shrub with multiple stems grown for its stunning red foliage from late summer to late autumn. Foliage colour reaches its peak in winter. Wonderful in garden, containers and also for cut flower production. Grows approx 1.5m tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:

Proteaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, Grey, Red

Flower Colour: Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

PLANT INFORMATION PDF