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Leucadendron, Cone Bush, Sunshine Conebush, Sunshine Protea 'Rising Sun'

Leucadendron

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Leucadendron by Kell
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Family
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leucadendron (lew-kuh-DEN-dron)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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