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

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting