Leucadendron discolor
Also Known As
- Leucadendron discolor 'Flame Tip'
- Flame Tips
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-8'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Leucadendron discolor plant details
Leucadendron discolor is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter red and yellow flowers emerge. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucadendron discolor
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: proteaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucadendron discolor
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
As the cultivar name suggests, the flowers look like burning tips on this medium-sized upright shrub. Yellow bracts subtend the orange and red blossoms that last four to six weeks in late winter and early spring.
By: Native Sons
Gardening facts about Leucadendron discolor plant
How to Grow Leucadendron discolor
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Spinning Top Conebush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- regular
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