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Duo of Leucadendronsafari Sunset and Jack Harre

Leucadendron x salignum Safari Sunset, Jack Harre

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  • 1 x Leucadendron Safari Sunset - Conebush
  • 1 x Leucadendron Jack Harre - Conebush

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This duo brings together two different varieties of Leucadendron, evergreen South African bushes closely related to proteas, with an exotic appearance but very frost-sensitive and requiring delicate care. They are admired for their colourful foliage and astonishing cone-shaped inflorescences. It is preferable to grow them in a large pot that can be stored indoors during the winter to protect them from frost, except in coastal areas.
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil type
Stony (poor and well-drained)
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time May to June
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Collection items (2 plants)

  • Leucadendron Safari Sunset - Conebush

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  • Leucadendron Jack Harre - Conebush

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Description

This Leucadendron duo brings together two exceptional varieties, 'Safari Sunset' and 'Jack Harre'. These evergreen bushes, similar to proteas and native to South Africa, are distinguished by their colourful foliage and unusual conical inflorescences that mainly appear in spring. These plants thrive in sunny gardens, but their cultivation is delicate as they have specific soil requirements. It is also essential to cultivate them in pots to overwinter them away from the coast.

The duo consists of:

1 Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset': This bush reaches a height of 1.50m to 2m. Its foliage changes from light green to purple-red in autumn, and its inflorescences consist of long and very noticeable bracts, with colours ranging from light red to yellow.

1 Leucadendron 'Jack Harre': This variety is more compact, reaching about 1m in height. Its green and yellow leaves remain bright all year round, and it offers a beautiful pink and red flowering.

Leucadendrons are ideally planted in spring, in full sun. They require a light, well-drained, filtering, nitrogen- and phosphorus-poor soil, with a tendency towards acidity, and moist to dry conditions in summer. A mixture of leaf compost, a little peaty soil, and river sand will be suitable. In coastal gardens, they can be integrated into flower beds, borders, or rockeries. These bushes can also be grown in 50 to 60-litre pots, with drainage holes, to decorate terraces and balconies.

In the ground, place the Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' behind the lower 'Jack Harre' variety. Plan for approximately 1 to 2 plants per square metre, with a spacing of 80cm between each plant.

This duo can be complemented with a few lavenders and Corsican spurge plants, to be placed in the foreground. Ornamental grasses like Pennisetum provide movement and texture, while Agapanthus with blue or white umbels can be interspersed between the Leucadendrons.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time May to June
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen

Botanical data

Genus

Leucadendron

Species

x salignum

Cultivar

Safari Sunset, Jack Harre

Family

Proteaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference21110

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Planting and care

Plant your Leucadendron in spring, in a very sunny and sheltered location. This bush requires a light, well-drained, filtering soil, low in nitrogen, with an acidic tendency, moist to dry in summer. A mixture of leaf compost, a little peaty soil and river sand seems appropriate. Leucadendron, like proteas, is sensitive to excess phosphates and nitrates, so it is best to avoid giving too much fertiliser, or even not giving any at all.

Mature plants tolerate occasional frosts of around -4/-5°C in dry soil, young plants, on the other hand, should be protected during their first few years, in a frost-free location in cold climates or under winter protection in regions with mild winters. Leucadendron flowers after about 4 to 5 years of cultivation from sowing.

For indoor cultivation, it is important to ensure good room ventilation and to avoid watering with hard water. Use pots of at least 50 to 60 litres, with drainage holes at the bottom. These bushes need space to develop their roots and thrive, so a large container is necessary to ensure optimal growth and good health. Use a well-drained substrate to prevent root rot.

Here is an example of a special mixture for Proteaceae:

  • Cactus soil: 50% (this type of soil is well-drained and aerated)
  • Coarse sand or fine gravel: 30% (to improve drainage)
  • Composted pine bark: 10% (to increase aeration and drainage)
  • Well-decomposed compost: 10% (to provide nutrients)

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 2 per m2
Planting spacing Every 80 cm
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained, lightweight

Care

Pruning instructions Prune after flowering. Avoid pruning too late in the season to avoid compromising the following year's flowering. Light pruning: Trim the faded flower branches lightly to encourage new growth. Cut just above the nearest pair of leaves to avoid leaving naked stems. Training pruning: If you want your plant to maintain a particular shape or compact size, prune the lateral branches to encourage denser growth. Rejuvenation pruning: Every 2-3 years, prune more severely to rejuvenate the plant. Reduce the main branches by about one-third, but avoid pruning into old wood as it may prevent regrowth.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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