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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

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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.

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

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