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Leucadendron galpinii 'Silver Cone'


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Description:
Leucadendron are intriguing evergreen shrubs from South Africa called cone bushes loved for their vibrant foliage and cone shaped inflorescences often surrounded by colourful bracts. L galpinii 'Silver Cone' has silvery green leaves on coral red stems topped with silver cones in spring and summer. Tolerant of wind and salt spray. Hardy to zone 8 but should be grown in protected locations up against buildings or in other protected locations. Try it as a winter houseplant in colder regions.


Common Name: Cone Bush

Family: Proteaceae (The Protea Family)

Zone Hardiness: 8-11

Light: Full Sun

Height: 2-4'

Width: 3-5'

Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour: Red

Class: Evergreen

Type: Shrub

Bloom Time: Spring - Summer

Soil Moisture:

Stem Colour: Red

Fragrance: No

Berries: No

Benefits:

Deer Resistant: Unknown

BC Native: No

Native Habitat:

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Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar

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