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Leucadendron, Cone Bush, Sunshine Conebush, Sunshine Protea 'Purple Haze'

Leucadendron

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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

Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Medium Purple

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Shrubs

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2008 | neutral

This leucadendron has very small and thin leaves that are purple to silver grey in winter with big silver cones which make this great for...Read More

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