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Leucadendron, Cone Bush, Sunshine Conebush, Sunshine Protea 'Summer Red'

Leucadendronsalignum

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Leucadendron salignum by Happenstance
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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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Species
salignum (sal-LIG-num)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

San Leandro, California

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Happenstance
Northern California, CA | September 2003 | positive

Native of South Africa, great red/yellow color foliage/flower w/bracts interest. Likes acidic WELL drained soil, do NOT fertilize, prune...Read More

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